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Sherlock Jr.
Sherlock Jr.
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1924
0h 45m
8.0(1180 votes)
Action
Comedy
Mystery

Overview

A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meager skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.

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