FEATURE FILM

Topper Returns

6.5/10
TMDB61 votes
1941Original: English88 min

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.

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery
Cast: Joan Blondell, Roland Young, Carole Landis, Billie Burke, Dennis O'Keefe

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About Topper Returns

Topper's having girl trouble again!

Topper Returns (1941) is a film in the comedy, fantasy, mystery genres. Directed by Roy Del Ruth. The cast includes Joan Blondell, Roland Young, Carole Landis, Billie Burke.

Released
1941-03-21
Original language
English
Runtime
88 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Directors
Roy Del Ruth
Writers
Jonathan Latimer, Gordon Douglas

Topper Returns cast & characters

Audience reviews

6.5/10 from 61 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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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…

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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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What is Topper Returns about?

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.

Who stars in Topper Returns?

Joan Blondell, Roland Young, Carole Landis, Billie Burke, Dennis O'Keefe, Patsy Kelly. See the cast cards above for character names.

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