Topper Takes a Trip
“A merry romance packed with fun!”
Synopsis
Mrs. Topper's friend Mrs. Parkhurst has convinced Mrs Topper to file for a divorce from Cosmo due to the strange circumstances of his trip with ghost Marion Kirby. Marion comes back from heaven's door to help Cosmo again, this time only with dog Mr. Atlas. Due to a strange behavior of Cosmo, the judge refuses to divorce them, so Mrs. Parkhurst takes Mrs. Topper on a trip to France where she tries to arrange the final reasons for the divorce. With help of a gold-digging French baron, Marion takes Cosmo to the same hotel to bring them back together and to get her own final ticket to heaven, but the whole thing turns out to be not too easy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-15
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Constance Bennett
Marion Kerby
Roland Young
Cosmo Topper
Billie Burke
Mrs. Clara Topper
Alan Mowbray
Wilkins - Topper's Butler
Verree Teasdale
Mrs. Nancy Parkhurst
Franklin Pangborn
Louis - Hotel Manager
Alexander D'Arcy
Baron de Rossi
Paul Hurst
Charlie - the Bartender
Armand Kaliz
Hotel Clerk
Eddie Conrad
Jailer
Spencer Charters
Judge
Irving Pichel
Prosecutor
Leon Belasco
Bellboy
Georges Renavent
Magistrate
Skippy
Mr. Atlas
Cary Grant
George Kerby (archive footage)
Bobby Barber
Hotel Staffer Moving Bed (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Police Sergeant in Bank (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Moran, Jack Jevne, Corey Ford
- Original Score
- Edward B. Powell, Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Topper Takes a Trip
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Eddie Moran, Jack Jevne, Corey Ford, Thorne Smith
Edward B. Powell, Hugo Friedhofer
Norbert Brodine
William H. Terhune
Milton H. Bren
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Eddie Moran
Screenplay
Jack Jevne
Screenplay
Corey Ford
Screenplay
William H. Terhune
Editor
Milton H. Bren
Producer
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Irene
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What is Topper Takes a Trip about?
Mrs. Topper's friend Mrs. Parkhurst has convinced Mrs Topper to file for a divorce from Cosmo due to the strange circumstances of his trip with ghost Marion Kirby. Marion comes back from heaven's door to help Cosmo again, this time only with dog Mr. Atlas. Due to a strange behavior of Cosmo, the judge refuses to divorce them, so Mrs. Parkhurst takes Mrs. Topper on a trip to France where she tries to arrange the final reasons for the divorce. With help of a gold-digging French baron, Marion takes Cosmo to the same hotel to bring them back together and to get her own final ticket to heaven, but the whole thing turns out to be not too easy.
Who directed Topper Takes a Trip?
Topper Takes a Trip was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Topper Takes a Trip?
The principal cast of Topper Takes a Trip includes Constance Bennett, Roland Young, Billie Burke, Alan Mowbray, Verree Teasdale.
When was Topper Takes a Trip released and how long is it?
Topper Takes a Trip was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Topper Takes a Trip?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Topper Takes a Trip was composed by Edward B. Powell, Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Topper Takes a Trip based on a book or true story?
Topper Takes a Trip is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thorne Smith".