Oliver the Eighth

1934 NR 27m 7.3

Keen to climb the social ladder by marrying a rich widow, Oliver finds the nerve to cheat on his partner Stanley. What he doesn't know is that her favorite hobby is murder--and it looks like he's next. Who can save Oliver the Eighth?

Barbershop owners Stanley and Oliver both answer a personal ad from a rich widow seeking a husband. Oliver hides Stanley's reply and only mails his own. When Oliver receives a proposal of marriage from the widow, he sets off to start a life of wealth and ease. But just then Stanley discovers his unsent letter and demands to go along. At the widow's home, they're informed by the creepy butler that his mistress is crazy; having been jilted by another Oliver, her hobby is marrying all the Olivers she can find and slitting their throats. So far, there have been seven Olivers.

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Info about Oliver the Eighth

Studio(s): Hal Roach Studios

Originally Released: Jan 13, 1934

Production Country: United States

Genres: Comedy, Short, Family