Top of the Town
“The giant musical hit show!”
Synopsis
In this musical set in swingin' Manhattan, an heiress plans a ballet in the famous Moonbeam ballroom located atop a 100-story skyscraper. Unfortunately, the attending audience is quite bored until someone starts the place swinging. Musical numbers include: "Blame It on the Rhumba," "Where Are You?" "Jamboree," "Top of the Town," "I Feel That Foolish Feeling Coming On," "There's No Two Ways About It," "Fireman Save My Child"
Top Cast
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Doris Nolan
Diana Borden
George Murphy
Ted Lane
Ella Logan
Dorine
Hugh Herbert
Hubert
Gerald Oliver Smith
Borden Executive
Mischa Auer
Hamlet
Gregory Ratoff
J.J. Stone
Peggy Ryan
Peggy
J. Scott Smart
Beaton
Ray Mayer
Roger
Henry Armetta
Bacciagalluppi
Gertrude Niesen
Gilda Norman
Claude Gillingwater
William Borden
Ernest Cossart
Augustus Borden
Samuel S. Hinds
Henry Borden
Four Esquires
Performers
Mary Adair
Dancer
Harry Blue
One of The Three Sailors
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Murphy, Walter Lang, Sam White
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Grayson, Brown Holmes
- Original Title
- Top of the Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Murphy, Walter Lang, Sam White
Charles Grayson, Brown Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Murphy
Director
Charles Grayson
Writer
Brown Holmes
Writer
Walter Lang
Director
Sam White
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top of the Town
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What is Top of the Town about?
In this musical set in swingin' Manhattan, an heiress plans a ballet in the famous Moonbeam ballroom located atop a 100-story skyscraper. Unfortunately, the attending audience is quite bored until someone starts the place swinging. Musical numbers include: "Blame It on the Rhumba," "Where Are You?" "Jamboree," "Top of the Town," "I Feel That Foolish Feeling Coming On," "There's No Two Ways About It," "Fireman Save My Child"
Who directed Top of the Town?
Top of the Town was directed by Ralph Murphy, Walter Lang, Sam White.
Who stars in Top of the Town?
The principal cast of Top of the Town includes Doris Nolan, George Murphy, Ella Logan, Hugh Herbert, Gerald Oliver Smith.
When was Top of the Town released and how long is it?
Top of the Town was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.