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Sherlock Jr. Budget

1924ActionComedyMystery45m

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Domestic Box Office
$448,337

Synopsis

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.

What is known about the production of Sherlock Jr.?

"Sherlock Jr.," an action released in 1924, was directed by Buster Keaton and stars Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Metro Pictures Corporation produced the film, making it a notable entry in the action landscape whose financial details remain private.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an action production like this include:

  • Production: Originally titled The Misfit, production began in January 1924 in Los Angeles.
  • Music & Score: In 1997, Australian ensemble Blue Grassy Knoll who specialise in scoring for Keaton's films, wrote a score for Sherlock Jr which premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

What were the major cost factors in Sherlock Jr.?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Sherlock Jr.."

  • Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
  • Music: Music & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.

Sherlock Jr. Box Office Performance

"Sherlock Jr." earned $448,337 domestically.

Sherlock Jr. Production History

In 1997, Australian ensemble Blue Grassy Knoll who specialise in scoring for Keaton's films, wrote a score for Sherlock Jr which premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival. They have since performed the score around the world, including the New Victory Theatre in New York, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and most recently an outdoor screening in Federation Square, Melbourne. In 2014, the Dallas Chamber Symphony commissioned Craig Marks to write an original musical score for Sherlock Jr.

Awards and Recognition

2 wins total

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make Sherlock Jr. (1924)?

The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.

How much did Sherlock Jr. (1924) earn at the box office?

Box office figures are not publicly available.

Was Sherlock Jr. (1924) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing Sherlock Jr.?

Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.

How does Sherlock Jr.'s budget compare to similar action films?

Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.

Did Sherlock Jr. (1924) go over budget?

There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.

What awards did Sherlock Jr. (1924) win?

2 wins total.

Who directed Sherlock Jr. and who were the key crew members?

Directed by Buster Keaton, written by Clyde Bruckman, Joseph A. Mitchell, Jean C. Havez, shot by Byron Houck, Elgin Lessley, edited by Buster Keaton.

Where was Sherlock Jr. filmed?

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Filmmakers

Sherlock Jr.

Producers
Joseph M. Schenck, Buster Keaton
Director
Buster Keaton
Writers
Clyde Bruckman, Joseph A. Mitchell, Jean C. Havez
Key Cast
Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly, Ward Crane, Doris Deane
Cinematographer
Byron Houck, Elgin Lessley

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