Top Banana
“For the First Time in Movie History... -A BIG-HIT MUSICAL COMEDY FILMED EXACTLY AS IT APPEARED ON THE NEW YORK STAGE!!”
Synopsis
Jerry Biffle is the star of the Blendo Soap Program. He has been invited to participate in an autograph-signing party for his new book at an important department store. Jerry meets Sally Peters, one of the department store models, and makes her part of his TV troupe. As part of his campaign to court Sally, Jerry gets Cliff Lane, the tenor of his TV company, to sing to her over the phone. When Sally and Cliff meet, they fall in love, with Biffle ignorant of the complications.
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Top Banana 3D Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-18
Top Cast
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Phil Silvers
Jerry Biffle
Rose Marie
Betty Dillon
Danny Scholl
Cliff Lane
Judy Lynne
Sally Peters
Jack Albertson
Vic Davis
Bradford Hatton
Mr. Parker
Johnny Coy
Tommy Phelps
Dick Dana
Danny
Joey Faye
Pinky
Johnny Trama
Little Man
Herbie Faye
Moe
Gloria Smith
Featured Dancer
Walter Darewahl
Walter
George Marcy
Featured Dancer
Flash Hogan
Singing Dog
Iris Burton
Dancer (uncredited)
Emmaline Henry
Singer (uncredited)
William Joyce
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Towne
- Original Title
- Top Banana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Roadshow Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Gene Towne
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Gene Towne
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Top Banana
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What is Top Banana about?
Jerry Biffle is the star of the Blendo Soap Program. He has been invited to participate in an autograph-signing party for his new book at an important department store. Jerry meets Sally Peters, one of the department store models, and makes her part of his TV troupe. As part of his campaign to court Sally, Jerry gets Cliff Lane, the tenor of his TV company, to sing to her over the phone. When Sally and Cliff meet, they fall in love, with Biffle ignorant of the complications.
Who directed Top Banana?
Top Banana was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Top Banana?
The principal cast of Top Banana includes Phil Silvers, Rose Marie, Danny Scholl, Judy Lynne, Jack Albertson.
When was Top Banana released and how long is it?
Top Banana was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Top Banana?
Top Banana holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).