If you're teaching a film class, you need to start with silent films. Sherlock, Jr., starring Buster Keaton, one of the most well-known of the silent stars, is a 45 minute silent film about a young detective who is looking to solve the case of the "missing pearls." This analysis essay includes directions about writing an analysis essay, as well as prompts to include. It can be modified or used as-is. I use this as our first analysis in my semester long class over film. Students will be amazed at