Sherlock Jr
Sherlock Jr. follows a humble movie projectionist who dreams of being a great detective, only to be framed by a romantic rival for theft, leading him into a surreal dream where he steps into the film he’s projecting to solve a parallel mystery. Celebrated for its groundbreaking visual tricks, inventive stunts performed by Buster Keaton, and clever film-within-a-film sequence, it’s a landmark of silent comedy. Praised for its wit, technical mastery, and enduring charm, it is widely regarded as one of Keaton’s finest works and remains highly acclaimed by critics and audiences.
Safety Last
follows a small-town dreamer who moves to the big city to succeed and marry his sweetheart, only to get caught up in a department store publicity stunt that forces him into a daring skyscraper climb. Famous for its iconic clock-hanging scene, it blends inventive physical comedy with genuine suspense. Praised for Harold Lloyd’s charm, ingenious gags, and real stunts, it remains a silent-era masterpiece, critically acclaimed and preserved as culturally significant.
Michael Sean Sullivan is a public historian, writer and historic preservationist. He has taught Pacific Northwest history at the University of Washington Tacoma for more than 20 years.Michael created and contributes to the website TacomaHistory.live and co-produces the short form documentary series Tacoma Home Movies. Michael co-founded Artifacts Consulting, an
historic preservation firm, is an Advisor to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is Board Chairman for HistoryLink, an online Encyclopedia of Washington State History and serves on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.