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Pension Schöller
Landowner Klapproth would love to have his nephew Alfred show him the inside of an insane asylum and meet real lunatics, promising to financially support him in starting a business. Alfred's friend Ernst Kissling recommends that he show his uncle the Schöller Guesthouse, whose guests are quite eccentric. Landowner Klapproth, who truly believes the guests to be lunatics, is thoroughly amused.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy landowner, Philipp Klapproth, travels to Berlin to visit his nephew, but upon arrival at the boarding house, he's mistaken for a madman. To further the charade and trick his creditors, his nephew and others go along with the deception, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and escalating chaos.
Critical Reception
Pension Schöller is a classic German comedy, celebrated for its farcical situations and broad humor. While not a critical darling in the traditional sense, it has maintained a strong audience following for its lighthearted entertainment and consistent comedic timing.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its slapstick humor and escalating comedic scenarios.
Appreciated for its lighthearted and uncomplicated entertainment value.
Considered a typical example of German screwball comedy from the era.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers often citing the film's enduring silliness and escapist charm as highlights. Many recall it fondly as a classic, entertaining comedy.
Fun Fact
This film is a remake of the 1929 silent film of the same name, and also of the 1952 film 'Pension Schöller'.
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