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.

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