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.
The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall (1942) is a animation and comedy film directed by Chuck Jones, released on September 19, 1942 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Mel Blanc, John McLeish, Tedd Pierce and Sara Berner. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
Mel Blanc
as Dan Backslide / Telegraph Boy (voice) (uncredited)
John McLeish
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Tedd Pierce
as Tom Dover (voice) (uncredited)
Sara Berner
as Dora Standpipe (voice) (uncredited)
Directed by Chuck Jones, written by Tedd Pierce, produced by Leon Schlesinger.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 72 ratings.
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.
Reviewed on August 31, 2016
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 the self same, rich, "Dora Standpipe" and clad in his very bright purple suit sets out to spoil their day! Disguised (?) in a garb that would have suited "Clouseau" he interrupts…
Reviewed on April 4, 2022
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The main cast of The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall (1942) includes Mel Blanc, John McLeish, Tedd Pierce and Sara Berner. The film was directed by Chuck Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall was released on September 19, 1942 and runs for 9m.
The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall (1942) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
