Topper
“90 ROARING MINUTES OF LAUGHS!”
Synopsis
Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Topper (1937) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-14
Top Cast
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Constance Bennett
Marion Kerby
Cary Grant
George Kerby
Roland Young
Cosmo Topper
Billie Burke
Mrs. Topper
Alan Mowbray
Wilkins
Eugene Pallette
Casey
Arthur Lake
Elevator Boy
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Stuyvesant
Virginia Sale
Miss Johnson
Theodore von Eltz
Hotel Manager
J. Farrell MacDonald
Policeman
Elaine Shepard
Secretary
Doodles Weaver
Rustic
Si Jenks
Rustic
Irving Bacon
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Lionel Belmore
Bank Guard (uncredited)
Clem Bevans
Board Member (uncredited)
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Goodrich (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Jevne, Eric S. Hatch, Eddie Moran
- Original Score
- Marvin Hatley
- Original Title
- Topper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Jack Jevne, Eric S. Hatch, Eddie Moran, Thorne Smith
Marvin Hatley
Norbert Brodine
William H. Terhune
Milton H. Bren, Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Milton H. Bren
Producer
Hal Roach
Producer
William H. Terhune
Editor
Samuel Lange
Costume Design
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Jack Jevne
Screenplay
Eric S. Hatch
Screenplay
Eddie Moran
Screenplay
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Marvin Hatley
Original Music Composer
Irene
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Topper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Topper about?
Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.
Who directed Topper?
Topper was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Topper?
The principal cast of Topper includes Constance Bennett, Cary Grant, Roland Young, Billie Burke, Alan Mowbray.
When was Topper released and how long is it?
Topper was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Topper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Topper was composed by Marvin Hatley.
Is Topper based on a book or true story?
Topper is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thorne Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Topper?
Topper holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).