Movie Magic & Mysteries: The Making of Sherlock Jr.(2010)
Documentary about the making of Buster Keaton's silent comedy classic, Sherlock Jr. (1924).
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Documentary about the making of Buster Keaton's silent comedy classic, Sherlock Jr. (1924).
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2010-11-16
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