Oliver the Eighth
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd French
- Original Title
- Oliver the Eighth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd French
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd French
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oliver the Eighth
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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.
Who stars in Oliver the Eighth?
The principal cast of Oliver the Eighth includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Jack Barty.
When was Oliver the Eighth released and how long is it?
Oliver the Eighth was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oliver the Eighth?
Oliver the Eighth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).