Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.: A Silents Synced Film - Enzian Theater

If there’s one thing that classic silent films are desperately missing, it’s the screeching sound of electric guitars. The brainchild of Josh Frank, an Austin, Texas drive-in theater owner, Silents Synced is a series of cinematic/music mashups that will leave even fans of the legendary Wizard of Oz/Dark Side of the Moon phenomenon shocked with delight.

The second film in this series couples R.E.M.’s 1990’s alt-rock masterpieces; Monster and New Adventures in Hi Fi, with Buster Keaton’s 1924 slapstick comedy SHERLOCK JR. in which a film projectionist (Keaton) 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 pocket watch. SHERLOCK JR. is preceded by the short film “The Balloonatic”, with music by Amon Tobin.

Created exclusively for independent cinemas, Enzian Theater is thrilled to bring this unique event to our Music Mondays series.

1924/2025, 72 minutes, USA, Directed by Buster Keaton, Unrated

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“What a great and unlikely way of presenting great art"
– Bertis Downs, Manager: R.E.M.
“There is something strangely appealing about syncing modern music to an old silent film — it brings a whole new perspective.”
– Pete Smolin, Manager: THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS
“A communal music experience like no other"
– Josh Frank, BLUE STARLITE ENTERTAINMENT