A Chump at Oxford
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Synopsis
The boys get jobs as a butler and maid-- Stan in drag-- for a dinner party. When that ends in disaster, they resort to sweeping streets and accidentally capture a bank robber. The grateful bank president sends them to Oxford, at their request, and higher-education hijinks ensue.
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Stan Laurel
Stan
Oliver Hardy
Ollie
Forrester Harvey
Meredith
Wilfred Lucas
Dean Williams
Forbes Murray
Banker
Frank Baker
Dean's Servant
Eddie Borden
Ghost
Gerald Rogers
Student
Victor Kendall
Student
Gerald Fielding
Student
Charlie Hall
Student
Peter Cushing
Student
James Finlayson
Baldy Vandevere (uncredited)
Anita Garvin
Mrs. Vandevere (uncredited)
Evelyn Barlow
Minor Role (uncredited)
Louise Bates
Minor Role (uncredited)
Harry Bernard
Policeman (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred J. Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Adler, Charley Rogers, Harry Langdon
- Original Score
- Marvin Hatley
- Original Title
- A Chump at Oxford
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred J. Goulding
Felix Adler, Charley Rogers, Harry Langdon
Marvin Hatley
Bert Jordan
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred J. Goulding
Director
Felix Adler
Writer
Charley Rogers
Writer
Harry Langdon
Writer
Bert Jordan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Chump at Oxford
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What is A Chump at Oxford about?
The boys get jobs as a butler and maid-- Stan in drag-- for a dinner party. When that ends in disaster, they resort to sweeping streets and accidentally capture a bank robber. The grateful bank president sends them to Oxford, at their request, and higher-education hijinks ensue.
Who directed A Chump at Oxford?
A Chump at Oxford was directed by Alfred J. Goulding.
Who stars in A Chump at Oxford?
The principal cast of A Chump at Oxford includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Forrester Harvey, Wilfred Lucas, Forbes Murray.
When was A Chump at Oxford released and how long is it?
A Chump at Oxford was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for A Chump at Oxford?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Chump at Oxford was composed by Marvin Hatley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Chump at Oxford?
A Chump at Oxford holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).