Topper Returns

Unrated

3/21/19411h 28m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ Topper's having girl trouble again! ~

Overview:

Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Gail Richards, accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend, Ann Carrington, the intended victim. With Topper's help, Gail sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results.

Director:

Roy Del Ruth

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

based on novel or book
fistfight
friends
murder
ghost
1940s

Cast

Joan Blondell

~ as ~

Gail Richards

Roland Young

~ as ~

Cosmo Topper

Carole Landis

~ as ~

Ann Carrington

Billie Burke

~ as ~

Mrs. Clara Topper

Dennis O'Keefe

~ as ~

Bob

Patsy Kelly

~ as ~

Emily, the Maid

H.B. Warner

~ as ~

Mr. Carrington

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

~ as ~

Edward ("Eddie"), the Chauffeur

George Zucco

~ as ~

Dr. Jeris

Donald MacBride

~ as ~

Sgt. Roberts

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Reviews (1)

CinemaSerf
Written 3 year(s) ago
6
Joan Blondell ("Gail") is staying with her friend "Ann Carrington" when she is murdered. Her ghost alights on next door neighbour "Cosmo Topper" (Roland Young) to help her get to the bottom of it all. This is actually quite a witty little comedy thriller; Billie Burke is suitably over-the-top as "Mrs. Topper" and Rochester Anderson as the chauffeur brings his usual cheeky charm to the proceedings. The actual whodunnit it almost irrelevant: this is a film about characters and with a bit of menace added by George Zucco ("Dr. Jeris") and Donald MacBride as the pretty hapless, hopeless, "Detective Roberts" we get a decent, quickly paced, drama with all the haunted-house secret passages, moving bookcases and trap doors to keep us guessing and some good writing that swipes at almost everything/everyone.. It's way too long - could easily lose half an hour to tighten it all up but It's still a bit of a laugh to watch.