
Punch Drunks
A Columbia 2 Reel Broadway Comedy
Directed by Lou Breslow
Produced by Columbia Pictures
A lighthearted slapstick comedy short where three friends use an absurd musical trigger to win boxing matches through teamwork and physical comedy.
Moe discovers Curley's unknown boxing talent when he knocks out the Champ at a restaurant when Larry plays "Pop Goes the Weasal" on the violin. Moe becomes Curly's manager, and they win every fight, with the help of Larry. At the championship game, though, Larry's violin breaks. Curly is getting beat down bad when Larry makes his unexpected entrance and helps Curly prevail.
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Is Punch Drunks scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is Punch Drunks sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Is Punch Drunks easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Does Punch Drunks end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Punch Drunks violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Punch Drunks
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Punch Drunks, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Punch Drunks, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Punch Drunks, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































