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Topper Returns

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6.4/10 • 56

1941-03-211h 28m

ComedyFantasyMystery

Topper's having girl trouble again!

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.

Directors
Roy Del Ruth
Editors
James E. Newcom

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  1. Joan Blondell

    Joan Blondell

    Gail Richards

  2. Roland Young

    Roland Young

    Cosmo Topper

  3. Carole Landis

    Carole Landis

    Ann Carrington

  4. Billie Burke

    Billie Burke

    Mrs. Clara Topper

  5. Dennis O'Keefe

    Dennis O'Keefe

    Bob

  6. Patsy Kelly

    Patsy Kelly

    Emily, the Maid

  7. H.B. Warner

    H.B. Warner

    Mr. Carrington

  8. Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    Edward ("Eddie"), the Chauffeur

  9. George Zucco

    George Zucco

    Dr. Jeris

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CinemaSerf

Jun 25, 2022

6/10

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.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
based on novel or bookfistfightfriendsmurderghost1940s