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Oliver the Eighth (1934)

Movie ★ 7.0 27 min

Comedy

Barbershop owners Stan and Ollie answer an ad in the newspaper from a wealthy widow looking for a husband. Ollie only mails in his response and is invited to the widow's mansion. Stan discovers his unmailed letter and insists on tagging along. At the mansion, the widow's creepy butler informs them that the woman is crazy. She was once jilted by an Oliver and now her hobby is marrying Olivers and then slitting their throats. Now the boys must figure out how to escape.

Lloyd French Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 13, 1934
Runtime
27 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0025591
Language

Themes

Cast

Stan Laurel Stan Laurel Stan Oliver Hardy Oliver Hardy Ollie Mae Busch Mae Busch Widow Jack Barty Jack Barty Jitters the butler

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Frequently asked questions

What is Oliver the Eighth about?
Barbershop owners Stan and Ollie answer an ad in the newspaper from a wealthy widow looking for a husband. Ollie only mails in his response and is invited to the widow's mansion. Stan discovers his unmailed letter and insists on tagging along. At the mansion, the widow's creepy butler informs them that the woman is crazy. She was once jilted by an Oliver and now her hobby is marrying Olivers and then slitting their throats. Now the boys must figure out how to escape.
Who directed Oliver the Eighth?
Oliver the Eighth was directed by Lloyd French.
Who stars in Oliver the Eighth?
Oliver the Eighth stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Jack Barty.
When was Oliver the Eighth released?
Oliver the Eighth is a 1934 comedy film.
Where can I watch Oliver the Eighth?
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