Sherlock Jr.
1924
Buster Keaton Productions
NR
Director- Buster Keaton
Producer- Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck
Starring: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire
Ah the silent era! A time when film was still young. The popularity was growing, and the stars were getting famous. Stars like Charlie Chaplin and John Barrymore. And Buster Keaton was no exception. Which brings us to the main subject.
Sherlock Jr. is a silent film made in 1924 starring the one and only Buster Keaton, one of the #1 comedy actors of the time. Combining theater and film, Sherlock Jr. is a memorable yet not-so memorable film at the same time. When I watched it, I actually found it to be quite entertaining. Now I now what you're going to say. What's entertaining about a boring black and white silent film? Stick with me, the story gets better!
Once upon a time, a young movie projectionist dreams of becoming a detective. Unfortunately, he's not taken seriously. As he seeks the affections of a young girl, the Sheik, (a ladies man,) tries to get rid of him by framing him for stealing a watch.
The projection returns to work, and falls asleep. In his dream, he is a famous detective, Sherlock Jr. . A man's pearl's have been stolen, and the Sheik is behind it. Through a series of traps, the Sheik and his accomplice try to kill him. Amazingly, he stays unharmed. Before we know it, Sherlock Jr. is in the wildest and and funniest chase ever! From sitting on the handles of a motorcycle to driving across the backs of trucks, the dream ends with Sherlock Jr. and the girl in a sinking car/boat.
Just as he wakes up, the girls arrives and apologizes for the accusation. The projectionist watches the couple on the screen to see how to give affection. After taking the girl's hand, giving her a ring, and kissing her, he looks and sees the couple with twins. The film ends with him wondering how to make that happen.
Are black and white silent films entertaining? I say yes! Sherlock Jr. has the criteria that can please even our generation. It's a action comedy with some goofy romance that make a great film. Most people these days may just cringe at the thought of a old film from the silent era! As Kathy Selden said in Singin' in the Rain, "If you've seen one you've seen them all!" Of course that isn't true! No one can say that all black and white silent films are the same. That's like saying all color and sound movies are the same!
For a taste of what movies were in the 1920's, check out Sherlock Jr. You won't know what you truly think until you try it! Have you seen this movie?
Be sure to like and share and always come back for more enchanted tales of film :)!
Sherlock Jr. is a silent film made in 1924 starring the one and only Buster Keaton, one of the #1 comedy actors of the time. Combining theater and film, Sherlock Jr. is a memorable yet not-so memorable film at the same time. When I watched it, I actually found it to be quite entertaining. Now I now what you're going to say. What's entertaining about a boring black and white silent film? Stick with me, the story gets better!
Once upon a time, a young movie projectionist dreams of becoming a detective. Unfortunately, he's not taken seriously. As he seeks the affections of a young girl, the Sheik, (a ladies man,) tries to get rid of him by framing him for stealing a watch.
The projection returns to work, and falls asleep. In his dream, he is a famous detective, Sherlock Jr. . A man's pearl's have been stolen, and the Sheik is behind it. Through a series of traps, the Sheik and his accomplice try to kill him. Amazingly, he stays unharmed. Before we know it, Sherlock Jr. is in the wildest and and funniest chase ever! From sitting on the handles of a motorcycle to driving across the backs of trucks, the dream ends with Sherlock Jr. and the girl in a sinking car/boat.
Just as he wakes up, the girls arrives and apologizes for the accusation. The projectionist watches the couple on the screen to see how to give affection. After taking the girl's hand, giving her a ring, and kissing her, he looks and sees the couple with twins. The film ends with him wondering how to make that happen.
Are black and white silent films entertaining? I say yes! Sherlock Jr. has the criteria that can please even our generation. It's a action comedy with some goofy romance that make a great film. Most people these days may just cringe at the thought of a old film from the silent era! As Kathy Selden said in Singin' in the Rain, "If you've seen one you've seen them all!" Of course that isn't true! No one can say that all black and white silent films are the same. That's like saying all color and sound movies are the same!For a taste of what movies were in the 1920's, check out Sherlock Jr. You won't know what you truly think until you try it! Have you seen this movie?
Be sure to like and share and always come back for more enchanted tales of film :)!
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