Directed by:
Buster KeatonCast:
Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Erwin Connelly, Joe Keaton, Ward Crane, Ford West, George Davis, Betsy Ann Hisle, Kewpie MorganPlots(1)
A movie projectionist and janitor (Buster Keaton) who is studying to become a detective is in love with a beautiful girl (Kathryn McGuire). On a date he presents her with chocolates and an engagement ring. However, there is another man who's also interested in his girl (Ward Crane). One day he is accused of stealing his girlfriend's father's watch. He falls asleep on the job and dreams that he is a Sherlock Holmes-type detective, solving the case of who stole a valuable pearl necklace. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Buster Keaton
USA
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Kathryn McGuire
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Erwin Connelly
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Joe Keaton
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Ward Crane
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Ford West
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George Davis
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Betsy Ann Hisle
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Kewpie Morgan
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