Review of A Chump at Oxford (1940) by Rory Fyfe S — 08 Feb 2016

The best Laurel and Hardy movie. Very clever.

This review of A Chump at Oxford (1940) was written by Rory Fyfe S on 08 Feb 2016.

A Chump at Oxford has generally received very positive reviews.

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By David B (3,254) on 23 Dec 2007

Funnier than I remember. Both on fine form Stan especially. He comes out with a great right jab early on that had me spitting my coffee…

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By Brian R (1,372) on 21 Jan 2011

I couldn't abide Laurel and Hardy when I was younger but I've warmed to them over the years and think this is a fantastic film…

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By Brother G (40) on 01 Oct 2007

Royal Oxfordians, meet the Royalty of American Comedy: Laurel and Hardy. Rather! The Dean:Why do you put up with him…

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By Mike M (2,387) on 14 Feb 2011

A patchwork job, certainly - and thus less organic-seeming than the very best Laurel and Hardy - yet one with marvellous moments…

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By Jeremiah L (151) on 02 Mar 2008

I say fatty, you've not got the standing of a good lacky' or words to that effect............Stan finally in the driving seat.........it's…

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By Graham Greene (26) for The Spectator (1,162) on 07 May 2018

Laurel and Hardy are together again -- this is better news than anything the papers print. A Chump at Oxford ranks with their best pictures…

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By Martin S (921) on 14 May 2011

Best cure for a hangover. Love the scene with the ''third arm…

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By Sandra S (216) on 20 Jun 2007

These guys are great comedians. I've watched their stuff since I was a kid. This is just stuffed with hilarious qoutes…

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By Pranas N (30) on 23 Jul 2007

One of the first Laurel and Hardy films I remember seeing as a kid. And to this day still one of my favorites…

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By Grayson D (751) on 03 Jan 2011

Probably Stan Laurels greatest performance. Not the funniest laurel and hardy but still very amusing…

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