Oliver the Eighth(1934)
Overview
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.
Director
Lloyd French
Studio
Hal Roach Studios
Cast
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
Mae Busch
as Widow
Jack Barty
as Jitters the butler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1934
Runtime
0h 27m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Hal Roach Studios
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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 and released in 1934. It is a comedy film.
How long is Oliver the Eighth?▼
Oliver the Eighth has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
Who stars in Oliver the Eighth?▼
The cast of Oliver the Eighth includes Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Mae Busch as Widow, Jack Barty as Jitters the butler.
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