Oliver the Eighth_
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.
Starring
Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Oliver the Eighth was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
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...
Oliver the Eighth is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 27m.
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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.
How long is Oliver the Eighth?
Oliver the Eighth has a runtime of 27 minutes (0h 27m).
Who stars in Oliver the Eighth?
The cast of Oliver the Eighth includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mae Busch, Jack Barty.
What is the rating of Oliver the Eighth?
Oliver the Eighth has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 39 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy