A CHUMP AT OXFORD (Released to Theaters USA 1939)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  A Chump at Oxford—not funny—does not have a quality portrayal for its storyline.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel are tired of working as street sweepers, decide to go  college, and the story is on.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Alfred J. Goulding for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Hal Roach and Hal Roach Jr. for making the film possible. Cast includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Wilfred Lucas, Forrester Harvey, Peter Cushing, and Charlie Hall.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. This film fills-in-some-time. It is what it is: not bad but not good either. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

SNOWMAN'S LAND (Released to Theaters USA 1939)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Snowman’s Land—good animation with comedy—uses the voice of Pinto Colvig. This story presents well with good portrayal for a short film.    Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A Canadian dismounted policeman is given assignment to arrest a high profile criminal.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Chuck Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Warner Brothers for producing the film. Cast includes Pinto Colvig and Mel Blanc.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It's creative and comical.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

AT THE CIRCUS ( Released to Theaters USA 1939)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  At the Circus—not one of the best films for the Marx Brothers—maintains interest and comedy value despite its age. Know that at times it drags but has a few memorable one-liners. It's a fair afternoon watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline  A circus owner has been stolen from and the Marx Brothers try to help him get the money back.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Edward Buzzell for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Mervyn LeRoy for making the film possible. Casting includes: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kenny Baker, Florence Rice, Eve Arden, Margaret Dumont, Nat Pendleton, Fritz Feld, James Burke, and Jerry Maren.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is interesting to see the Marx Brothers performing in a lower grade film. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers