R.E.M x Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr (2026)
Buster Keaton’s 1924 comedy classic is reimagined with R.E.M. 's alt-rock masterpieces Monster (1994) and New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996). In this sublime comedy teetering between reality and illusion, Buster Keaton stars as a film projectionist who dreams of becoming a detective. He uses his limited skills when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend’s father’s pocket watch.
Directors:
Buster Keaton, Josh Frank.
Writer:
Clyde Bruckman
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Buster Keaton as Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr. |
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Kathryn McGuire as Girl |
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Joe Keaton as Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen |
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Erwin Connelly as Hired Man / Butler |
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Ward Crane as Sheik / Villain |
| Directing | Buster Keaton | Director |
| Directing | Josh Frank | Director |
| Editing | Josh Frank | Editor |
| Sound | Josh Frank | Music Supervisor |
| Camera | Byron Houck | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Elgin Lessley | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Clyde Bruckman | Screenplay |
| Sound | Bill Berry | Songs |
| Sound | Peter Buck | Songs |
| Sound | Mike Mills | Songs |
| Sound | Michael Stipe | Songs |