The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall
The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall

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The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall

1942
Movie
9 min
English

Three fun-loving, morally upright brothers from Pimento University save their fiancée from their fiendish archenemy, Dan Backslide, in this spoof of the Rover Boys.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Jack KingGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

This animated short follows the rivalry between the students of Pimento University and Roquefort Hall. The story centers around a competition where the Pimento boys, led by the Dover Boys, must overcome various obstacles and challenges to win.

Critical Reception

As an early animated short, 'The Dover Boys at Pimento University' is primarily appreciated for its historical significance and its place in the development of animation. While not a major critical darling, it is often cited for its energetic animation and slapstick humor typical of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lively and fluid animation.

  • Noted for its classic cartoon slapstick and comedic timing.

  • Recognized as a charming example of early animated shorts.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available for this vintage short, but it is generally viewed as a fun and entertaining piece of animation history.

Fun Fact

This short features characters and a rivalry that were popular in early 20th-century collegiate humor, often drawing parallels to the fictional "Dover Boys" stories that preceded it.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Good old "P.U.". A barber shop-style choir introduce us to "Tom", "Dick" and "Larry" - the ever popular "Dover" boys who are having a day out from their university with one local lady of good quality. Meantime, "Dan Backslide" has eyes on t...

talisencrw

talisencrw

Simply one of the funniest and best cartoons not starring a major cartoon icon that I have ever seen. Stunningly good. A DVD extra on 'Desperate Journey' from my 'TCM Spotlight: Errol Flynn Adventures' 5-film boxed set.

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