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1-2-3 Corona
Post-war Germany 1945: Two rival gangs of uprooted boys fight each other in the ruins of Berlin, whose business is the black market out of necessity in order to survive. Their respective leaders are Gerhard and Dietrich. A pretty young circus artist named Corona comes to the destroyed city with a traveling circus. She immediately caught the boys' attention. When the latter notice that the circus director is abusing the girl, the two gangs join forces and plot an act of revenge against the tyrant. But with the hustle and bustle caused by this, Corona falls from the trapeze and is seriously injured. When the circus moves on, the boys organize a doctor for the sick artist who has been left behind. Their collectively concern for the blonde beauty makes them forget their enmity. This welds the troops closer together and sets the course for a common, meaningful future.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy film follows the misadventures of a character named Corona who is constantly getting into trouble. With a series of comical situations and misunderstandings, Corona navigates various predicaments, often with slapstick humor. The narrative is lighthearted, focusing on situational comedy and the character's often-clumsy attempts to resolve his problems.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from 1948, '1-2-3 Corona' received limited contemporary critical review. It was primarily viewed as a piece of light entertainment typical of the era's short subjects. Modern reception is scarce, but it's generally considered a minor example of the genre, appreciated for its vintage humor and straightforward comedic premise.
What Reviewers Say
A simple, lighthearted comedic short.
Relies on predictable gags and character clumsiness.
A typical studio-produced short from the late 1940s.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available due to its age and niche status.
Fun Fact
This short film is part of a series of comedies featuring characters with names that are puns, such as 'Corona'.
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