# The Punch Bowl (1944)

> A successful man enrolls in school to reclaim the mischievous youth he never had, turning classroom authority into festive farce.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/722

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Family
- Director: Helmut Weiss
- Cast: Heinz Rühmann, Karin Himboldt, Hilde Sessak, Erich Ponto, Paul Henckels, Hans Leibelt, Lutz Götz, Hans Richter
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036818/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, nostalgic, warm, christmas viewing, family movie night

## Synopsis

A lighthearted journey back to school where friendship and laughter reign supreme.

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