A Chump at Oxford (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1940, A Chump at Oxford is a comedy film directed by Alfred J. Goulding, running about 63 minutes. “Figuring out a grand time for you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The boys get jobs as a butler and maid-- Stan in drag-- for a dinner party. When that ends in disaster, they resort to sweeping streets and accidentally capture a bank robber. The grateful bank president sends them to Oxford, at their request, and higher-education hijinks ensue.
Who’s in it. A Chump at Oxford stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Forrester Harvey as Meredith and Wilfred Lucas as Dean Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Chump at Oxford has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Chump at Oxford page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Chump at Oxford tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Chump at Oxford (1940)?
- In US, A Chump at Oxford is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Chump at Oxford worth watching?
- A Chump at Oxford holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Chump at Oxford?
- A Chump at Oxford stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Forrester Harvey, Wilfred Lucas and Forbes Murray.
- When was A Chump at Oxford released?
- A Chump at Oxford was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.