Review of Sherlock Jr. (1924) by Jennifer X — 24 Jun 2007

This is the inception of my newfound love for silent movies. the music, wow! the acting, hilarious! great stunts all around!

This review of Sherlock Jr. (1924) was written by Jennifer X on 24 Jun 2007.

Sherlock Jr. has generally received very positive reviews.

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