What genre is Oliver the Eighth?

Oliver the Eighth is categorised as Comedy.

Who stars in Oliver the Eighth?

Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Jack Barty appear in the main cast.

Who directed Oliver the Eighth?

Lloyd French directed Oliver the Eighth.

How long is Oliver the Eighth?

Oliver the Eighth runs for 27m (27 minutes).

Is Oliver the Eighth worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Oliver the Eighth?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Oliver the Eighth (1934)

Name: Oliver the Eighth
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1934
Duration: 27 min
Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Jack Barty

Movie 27m ★ 7.1/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh

Comedy

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Oliver the Eighth is a comedy movie from 1934. It is directed by Lloyd French. The cast includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Mae Busch. The running time is 27m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Oliver the Eighth

What genre is Oliver the Eighth?: Oliver the Eighth is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Oliver the Eighth?: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Jack Barty appear in the main cast.
Who directed Oliver the Eighth?: Lloyd French directed Oliver the Eighth.
How long is Oliver the Eighth?: Oliver the Eighth runs for 27m (27 minutes).
Is Oliver the Eighth worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Oliver the Eighth?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.