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Oliver the Eighth

1934 · 27 min Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1934
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Lloyd French
Runtime 27 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (39 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Oliver the Eighth is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1934. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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