Oliver the Eighth (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1934, Oliver the Eighth is a comedy film directed by Lloyd French, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Oliver the Eighth stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Mae Busch as Widow and Jack Barty as Jitters the butler.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Oliver the Eighth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oliver the Eighth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oliver the Eighth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oliver the Eighth (1934)?
- In US, Oliver the Eighth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oliver the Eighth worth watching?
- Oliver the Eighth holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Oliver the Eighth?
- Oliver the Eighth stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch and Jack Barty.
- When was Oliver the Eighth released?
- Oliver the Eighth was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.