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A humble cinema projectionist dreams of solving crimes, and when a jealous rival pins a theft on him, he seizes the chance to prove his mettle. He dives into a whirlwind of clues, chasing a missing pocketwatch while navigating the chaotic backstage of a bustling movie house.
The film blends slapstick chase sequences with clever detective tropes, delivering a breezy, fast‑paced adventure that feels both daring and humorous. Its inventive visual gags and playful homage to classic sleuth stories make the title stand out as a witty, action‑filled comedy of errors.
Cast

Buster Keaton
Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.

Kathryn McGuire
The Girl

Joe Keaton
The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen

Erwin Connelly
The Hired Man / The Butler

Ward Crane
The Local Sheik / The Villain

Doris Deane
Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)

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Christine Francis
Candy Store Girl (uncredited)

George Davis
Conspirator (uncredited)