17 Apr 1924
Sherlock Jr.
A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.
The Property Man
Charlie is in charge of stage props and has trouble with actors' luggage and conflicts over who gets the star's dressing room. Once all that is resolved the next issue is getting everyone on stage with the correct backdrop.
Top Billed Cast
Charlie Chaplin Property Man (uncredited)
Phyllis Allen Lena Fat (uncredited)
Alice Davenport Actress (uncredited)
Charles Bennett Lena's Husband George Ham (uncredited)
Jess Dandy Garlico the Strong Man / Man in Audience (uncredited)
Vivian Edwards Goo Goo Sister (uncredited)
Cecile Arnold Goo Goo Sister (uncredited)
Norma Nichols Vaudeville Artist (uncredited)
Joe Bordeaux Old Actor (uncredited)
Dan Albert Man in Second Row Audience (uncredited)
Helen Carruthers Garlico's Assistant (uncredited)
Dixie Chene Woman in Second Row Audience (uncredited)
Chester Conklin Man in Audience (uncredited)
Ted Edwards Man in Audience (uncredited)
Edwin Frazee Man in Audience (uncredited)
Charles Lakin Man in Audience (uncredited)
Harry McCoy Drunk in Audience (uncredited)
Frank Opperman Man in Front Row Audience (uncredited)
Fritz Schade Temperamental Singer (uncredited)
Slim Summerville Man in Second Row Audience (uncredited)
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