Topsy and Eva
“HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS ROARED at their antics on the stage -- MILLIONS will enjoy the laugh of their lives when they see the INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS -- DUNCAN SISTERS IN THE MOTION PICTURE 'TOPSY and EVA'”
Synopsis
Topsy, a Black slave girl who "jes' growed" is auctioned but nobody will bid. A young girl named Eva purchases Topsy for a nickel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Del Lord
- Screenplay & Story
- Lois Weber
- Original Title
- Topsy and Eva
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Feature Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Del Lord
Lois Weber, Catherine Chisholm Cushing, Harriet Beecher Stowe
John W. Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Del Lord
Director
Lois Weber
Screenplay
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Topsy and Eva
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Topsy and Eva about?
Topsy, a Black slave girl who "jes' growed" is auctioned but nobody will bid. A young girl named Eva purchases Topsy for a nickel.
Who directed Topsy and Eva?
Topsy and Eva was directed by Del Lord.
Who stars in Topsy and Eva?
The principal cast of Topsy and Eva includes Rosetta Duncan, Vivian Duncan, Gibson Gowland, Noble Johnson, Marjorie Daw.
When was Topsy and Eva released and how long is it?
Topsy and Eva was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Topsy and Eva based on a book or true story?
Topsy and Eva is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harriet Beecher Stowe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Topsy and Eva?
Topsy and Eva holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).