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

UTOPIA * (Released World-Wide 1951)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  Utopia—Laurel and Hardy's last film—attempts to place more weight for the story's comedy by adding additional cast members and layering stories to increase interest. The comedy team is struggling to keep their act in the public eye and this work effort does not help them accomplish that aim. Their type of comedy has passed. While this attempt endeavors to enter the new age, it fails.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  Laurel gets an inheritance and goes to claim it with Oliver Hardy.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Leo Joannon for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Raymond Eger for making the film possible. Cast includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, and Suzy Delair.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is not one of  Laurel and Hardy's best works. *Also known as Atoll "K" in France and Robinson Crusoeland in the United Kingdom Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers