Ward crane may 18, 1890 july 21, 1928 was an american silent film actor popular in comedies and dramas. Many silent film fans find the score for the video release of sherlock jr. The cameraman was keatons first film with metrogoldwynmayer. Although not a smashing success when new, 1924 s sherlock jr. Sherlock international marketing campaign series 12 sherlock for the campaign for landmark bbc one drama sherlock, i created the iconic artwork as well as designing the international sales website read more. Sherlock jr is a film from the middle to late era of silent film, with keaton both starring in and directing the feature. Sebuah proyektor film yang rindu untuk menjadi seorang detektif, dan menempatkan keterampilan sedikit untuk bekerja ketika ia dibingkai oleh saingan untuk mencuri pocketwatch ayah pacarnya itu. Action, comedie, mystere, fantaisie, vampires, suicide.
It features kathryn mcguire, joe keaton and ward crane. He becomes engaged to a pretty girl but a ladies man known as the sheik vies for her affection. Buster keaton guy with wallet douche who takes his girl dream version. A film projectionistjanitor longs to be a detective, and puts his meager skills to work when he is framed by a romantic rival for stealing his girlfriends fathers pocket watch. Theres so much packed into 44 minutes, its hard to believe that theres a movie within a movie and a love story and a frameup and it all ties together and makes perfect sense with just the occasional pithy caption. Always fresh, ever surprising revisiting a buster keaton comedy is always a rewarding experience. The hero buster keaton follows his detectives handbook and his suspect ward crane in keatons celebrated 1924 short feature sherlock jr. Showcasing both keatons interest in filmmaking technique and his repertoire of vaudeville physical gags, the film comically riffs on such visual tricks as superimpositions and. Written by clyde bruckman, jean havez and joseph a. Buster keatons sublime comedy about reality and illusion.
It includes some excellent stunts that are the equal of anything done by harold lloyd in the same period, and, although it has a very short running time, manages to develop a good storyline throughout. He then slips the pawn ticket into the projectionists pocket and subsequently is found by the police. Prior to the trick, gillette is seen standing with his back against a wooden fence. I got rid of the wurlitzer and put in classical tunes. Finding the money in trash buying the gift for his girl getting tricked dreaming about being sherlock. Apr 23, 2014 the magic and moviemaking of sherlock, jr. Crane died aged 38 in saranac lake from pneumonia selected filmography. Traduction fr french fichier 507 megabyte duree 2h 39 min video.
July 2017 learn how and when to remove this template message. This kino bluray release of three ages is packaged with sherlock jr. It is considered by fans and critics to be keaton still in top form, and it was added to the national film registry in 2005 as being deemed. A meek and mild projectionist, who also cleans up after screenings, would like nothing better than to be a private detective. Catala deutsch espanol francais bahasa indonesia italiano. As well as a bounty of supplemental material, the boxset also comes with a 60page book featuring new and archival writing about keatons work, together with rarely seen photographs and lots more. Jan 21, 2012 recording of a live performance on may 20th 2010, university of music, lubeck. Buster keaton guy with wallet douche who takes his girl dream version of everyone.
He doesnt have much luck but in his dreams, he the debonair and renowned detective sherlock jr. This category includes films that do not feature a particular star from our site, but which in our view represent a major contribution of a silent movie to the arts and culture of the world. The young man decides that he is going to be one for real when his girlfriends fathers watch is stolen. Mitchell, and clyde bruckman buster keaton, kathryn mcguire, joe keaton, erwin connelly. Sherlock jr is very funny but is also unusual and, in comparison with other comedies of the period, ahead of its time.
Sherlock holmes jr every inch of footage holds such a laugh a film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriends fathers pocketwatch. This article needs additional citations for verification. Buster keatons mastery of physical comedy reached its zenith with this exercise in surrealism that is pure joy from beginning to end. This category includes films that do not feature a particular star from our site, but which. Keaton also performs all the dangerous stunts in this unique comedy. Sherlock 230x subtitles download divx subtitles from. Sherlock 230x subtitles download divx subtitles from the. They are all restored to impressive clarity, and have a wealth of featurettes, introductions, a commentary and a booklet as extras. Here is the next part of our look back through the. The picture stars buster keaton, marceline day, harold goodwin, and others. Watch full watch full movie on download page watch sherlock, jr. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources.
Jan 21, 20 one film which stands up to critical rediscovery one of keatons most celebrated. Apologies for the delay last werk my video editing software went ahead and stopped working. It features kathryn mcguire, joe keaton and ward crane in 1991, sherlock jr. Jul 22, 20 this feature is not available right now. Considered one of buster keatons greatest works, and his most gasp avantgarde feature, sherlock jr.
In one highly lauded scene that is shown frequently in documentaries about motion picture history, keaton, as the young mans alter ego, sherlock, jr. Buster keaton, kathryn mcguire, joe keaton, erwin connelly runtime. He is then captured by three of the sheiks men and interrogated in the cabin. In contrast to the social commentary evoked in chaplins the tramp, or reflected in the bespectacled character of harold lloyd, keaton was deemed as more of a generic. Sherlock jr 1924 jack avery throughout his cinematic career, buster keaton was never particularly considered to be a producer of films that were socially or politically engaged. Prepare to be amazed and astounded by the surrealist genius of buster keatons unique silent comedy. They reveal that the butler has kidnapped the girl, and that the sheik will marry her. He gets rid of the projectionist by stealing a pocket watch belonging to the girls father which he pawns to buy her an expensive box of candy. Out of dozens of films, he is remembered as the handsome heavy to buster keatons hero in sherlock jr. A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriends fathers pocketwatch. Ponchielli albeniz boccherini rossini offenbach tarrega.
A projectionist leads a very boring life, and has always had a great interest in detective films. Sherlock international marketing campaign series 12 on behance. About forty victorian ladies and gentlemen, wearing to dress of 1891, sat down to a breakfast in one of londons newest buildings, the swiss centre, near leicester square this morning they are members of the sherlock holmes society of london who are about to set off on an weeks tour of switzerland in the footsteps. The following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. He dreams of becoming a detective and when he finally gets his chance hell stop at nothing until the. One of the greatest and most surreal films about movies and our love for them. Apr 18, 2009 an historical overview of the movie sherlock jr. While harold lloyd and charlie chaplin were developing their own styles, keaton combined slapstick and visual tricks with an inquisitive approach to. Sherlock jr has been released by eureka in a box set trilogy with the general and steamboat bill, jr, three of the greatest silent comedies ever created. This is one of keatons greatest surrealistic masterpieces.
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