Top Man
“All Together - and All Terrific!”
Synopsis
In this WW II musical, a young man suddenly finds himself in charge of his family when his father is called to war. To help the flagging spirits of local factory workers, the plucky lad, his siblings and his schoolmates put on a lively little show. With a little work, he even convinces Count Basie to come with his band.
Top Cast
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Donald O'Connor
Don Warren
Susanna Foster
Connie Allen
Lillian Gish
Beth Warren
Richard Dix
Tom Warren
Peggy Ryan
Jane Warren
Anne Gwynne
Pat Warren
Noah Beery Jr.
Ed Thompson
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. Fairchild
Louise Beavers
Cleo
Dickie Love
Tommy Haley
Marcia Mae Jones
Erna Lane
David Holt
Archie Fleming
Barbara Brown
Mrs. Martha Fairchild
Borrah Minevitch
Borrah Minevitch
Count Basie
Orchestra Leader
Bobby Brooks
Quartet Leader
Lassie Lou Ahern
Dancer
Irving Bacon
School Principal
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Zachary Gold
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Top Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Zachary Gold
Frank Skinner
Hal Mohr
Paul Landres
Milton Schwarzwald
Department Leadership Roster
Zachary Gold
Writer
Charles Lamont
Director
Milton Schwarzwald
Producer
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Paul Landres
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Man
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What is Top Man about?
In this WW II musical, a young man suddenly finds himself in charge of his family when his father is called to war. To help the flagging spirits of local factory workers, the plucky lad, his siblings and his schoolmates put on a lively little show. With a little work, he even convinces Count Basie to come with his band.
Who directed Top Man?
Top Man was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Top Man?
The principal cast of Top Man includes Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster, Lillian Gish, Richard Dix, Peggy Ryan.
When was Top Man released and how long is it?
Top Man was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Top Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Top Man was composed by Frank Skinner.