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Oliver the Eighth

Oliver's insatiable desire for social standing leads him down a dark path, as he betrays his loyal partner Stanley to pursue a wealthy widow, but soon finds himself trapped in a deadly game with a cunning and ruthless killer.

Two barbers, Stanley and Oliver, respond to a wealthy widow's personal ad, but only Oliver's letter reaches her. Excited by the prospect of a life of luxury, Oliver convinces Stanley to join him at the widow's mansion. However, upon arrival, they're warned by the unsettling butler that the widow has a dark history of marrying and murdering men named Oliver, having already claimed seven victims.

Info about Oliver the Eighth

Studio(s): Hal Roach Studios

Originally Released: United States, Jan 13, 1934

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Short, Family