Topper (1937)

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6.9/10 69%
Average of Ratings
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World Popularity
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Internet Movie Database
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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 97 mins.
Release date - 16-07-1937
Release year - 1937
Genres - Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Overall ratings and scores for Topper:
Happiness Score - 6.9/10, World Popularity Score - 5.049/100, IMDB Score - 7.3, Metascore - N/A, Internet Movie Database - 7.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 89%, .
Topper movie has Total Global Votes - 80, Total IMD Votes - 7,244

Topper Movie Introduction: Movie Topper, release year 1937 is written by Jack Jevne, Eric Hatch, Eddie Moran and directed by Norman Z. McLeod. The leading star-cast in this movie are Cary Grant, Constance Bennett, Roland Young along with the other stars and crew members.

Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes


Topper (1937) Official Trailer - Cary Grant, Constance Bennett Movie HD

Movie overview and plot by

Movie in-short: A fun-loving couple, finding that they died and are now ghosts, decide to shake up the stuffy lifestyle of a friend of theirs.

Movie story-line: 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.

Movie synopsis: The funloving Kerbys, stockholders in the bank of which henpecked, stuffy Cosmo Topper is president, drive recklessly once too often and become ghosts. In limbo because they've never done either good or bad deeds, they decide to try a good one now: rehabilitating Topper. Lovely, flirtatious Marion takes a keen personal interest in the job. Will Topper survive the wrath of jealous ghost George? Will Mrs. Topper find that a scandalous husband isn't all bad?

Highlights - Topper (1937)

Total budget - $500,000.00
Total revenue - $0.00
Produced by - Hal Roach Studios
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total
Certificate(s) - US : PG-13

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Topper (1937)

Lead Actors - Cary Grant, Constance Bennett, Roland Young
Writer(s) - Jack Jevne, Eric Hatch, Eddie Moran
Director(s) - Norman Z. McLeod

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Topper (1937)

What is the release date of Topper (1937)?
Release date of Topper (1937) is 16-07-1937.


What is the total runtime of Topper (1937) in minutes?
Total runtime of Topper (1937) in minutes is 97 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce Topper (1937) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Topper (1937) movie is around $500,000.00.


How much revenue is expected from movie Topper (1937)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Topper (1937) is around $0.00.


What is the pupularity of Topper (1937)?
Worldwide pupularity of Topper (1937) movie is 5.049%.


What is the name of the production company of film Topper (1937)?
Production company of film Topper (1937) is/are Hal Roach Studios, .


Which country the film Topper (1937) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Topper (1937) is United States of America, .


Which language the film Topper (1937) is produced in?
Film Topper (1937) is produced in English (English), language(s).


Which Genre the film Topper (1937) belongs to?
Movie Topper (1937) is categorized under Comedy, Fantasy, Romance genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film Topper (1937)?
Lead actors of the film Topper (1937) are Cary Grant, Constance Bennett, Roland Young.


Who is the writer of the film Topper (1937)?
The writer(s) of the film Topper (1937) is/are Jack Jevne, Eric Hatch, Eddie Moran.


Who is the director of the film Topper (1937)?
The director(s) of the film Topper (1937) is/are Norman Z. McLeod.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Topper (1937) movie?
Movie Topper (1937) has Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of Topper (1937) in-short?
Short plot of movie Topper (1937): A fun-loving couple, finding that they died and are now ghosts, decide to shake up the stuffy lifestyle of a friend of theirs..


What is the full story of Topper (1937) movie?
Full plot of movie Topper (1937): The funloving Kerbys, stockholders in the bank of which henpecked, stuffy Cosmo Topper is president, drive recklessly once too often and become ghosts. In limbo because they've never done either good or bad deeds, they decide to try a good one now: rehabilitating Topper. Lovely, flirtatious Marion takes a keen personal interest in the job. Will Topper survive the wrath of jealous ghost George? Will Mrs. Topper find that a scandalous husband isn't all bad?.


Where to find full details of Topper (1937) movie?
You can find the full details of movie Topper (1937) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029682


Where to stream or watch movie Topper (1937) online?
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Topper (1937)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of Constance BennettName: Constance Bennett
Character: Marion Kerby

profie photo of Cary GrantName: Cary Grant
Character: George Kerby

profie photo of Roland YoungName: Roland Young
Character: Cosmo Topper

profie photo of Billie BurkeName: Billie Burke
Character: Mrs. Clara Topper

profie photo of Alan MowbrayName: Alan Mowbray
Character: Wilkins - Topper Butler

profie photo of Lana TurnerName: Lana Turner
Character: Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

profie photo of Eugene PalletteName: Eugene Pallette
Character: Casey - Seabreeze House Detective

profie photo of Arthur LakeName: Arthur Lake
Character: Elevator Boy / Bellboy

profie photo of Hedda HopperName: Hedda Hopper
Character: Mrs. Grace Stuyvesant

profie photo of Virginia SaleName: Virginia Sale
Character: Miss Johnson - Mr. Topper's Secretary

profie photo of Theodore von EltzName: Theodore von Eltz
Character: Seabreeze Hotel Manager

profie photo of J. Farrell MacDonaldName: J. Farrell MacDonald
Character: Policeman (as J. Farrell McDonald)

profie photo of Elaine ShepardName: Elaine Shepard
Character: Bank Secretary

profie photo of Doodles WeaverName: Doodles Weaver
Character: Rustic

profie photo of Si JenksName: Si Jenks
Character: Rustic

profie photo of Irving BaconName: Irving Bacon
Character: Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

profie photo of Lionel BelmoreName: Lionel Belmore
Character: Bank Guard (uncredited)

profie photo of Clem BevansName: Clem Bevans
Character: Board Member (uncredited)

profie photo of Betty BlytheName: Betty Blythe
Character: Mrs. Goodrich (uncredited)

profie photo of Ward BondName: Ward Bond
Character: Eddie - Cab Driver Slugged by Topper (uncredited)

profie photo of Hoagy CarmichaelName: Hoagy Carmichael
Character: Hoagy - Piano Player (uncredited)

profie photo of Claire Du BreyName: Claire Du Brey
Character: Sales Clerk (uncredited)

profie photo of Bess FlowersName: Bess Flowers
Character: Patron at Rainbow Club (uncredited)

profie photo of Pat GleasonName: Pat Gleason
Character: Taxicab Driver (uncredited)

profie photo of Kenneth HarlanName: Kenneth Harlan
Character: Hotel Manager (uncredited)

profie photo of Grace HayleName: Grace Hayle
Character: Outraged Heavy Woman (uncredited)

profie photo of George HumbertName: George Humbert
Character: Tony - Nightclub Owner (uncredited)

profie photo of Syd SaylorName: Syd Saylor
Character: Car Salesman (uncredited)

profie photo of Martha TiltonName: Martha Tilton
Character: Member of 'Three Hits and a Miss' (uncredited)

profie photo of Russell WadeName: Russell Wade
Character: Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

profie photo of Ruth WarrenName: Ruth Warren
Character: Hen-Pecked Motorist's Wife (uncredited)

profie photo of Claire WindsorName: Claire Windsor
Character: Mrs. Simpkins (uncredited)

profie photo of Ernie AlexanderName: Ernie Alexander
Character: Reporter (uncredited)

profie photo of Marvin BaileyName: Marvin Bailey
Character: Member of 'Three Hits and a Miss' (uncredited)

profie photo of Davison ClarkName: Davison Clark
Character: Police Sergeant (uncredited)

profie photo of Donna DaxName: Donna Dax
Character: Hat-Check Girl (uncredited)

profie photo of Vince DegenName: Vince Degen
Character: Member of 'Three Hits and a Miss' (uncredited)

profie photo of Eddie FetherstonName: Eddie Fetherston
Character: Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

profie photo of Tom HerbertName: Tom Herbert
Character: Hen-Pecked Motorist (uncredited)

profie photo of Shep HoughtonName: Shep Houghton
Character: Waiter (uncredited)

profie photo of William IrvingName: William Irving
Character: Policeman (uncredited)

profie photo of Eddie KaneName: Eddie Kane
Character: Maitre d' (uncredited)

profie photo of Harold MillerName: Harold Miller
Character: Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

profie photo of Frank O'ConnorName: Frank O'Connor
Character: Sea Breeze Hotel Doorman (uncredited)

profie photo of Bill SecklerName: Bill Seckler
Character: Member of 'Three Hits and a Miss' (uncredited)

profie photo of Walter WalkerName: Walter Walker
Character: Judge (uncredited)

profie photo of Billy WayneName: Billy Wayne
Character: Taxicab Driver (uncredited)

profie photo of Harry WilsonName: Harry Wilson
Character: Onlooker at Street Brawl (uncredited)

profie photo of Three Hits and a MissName: Three Hits and a Miss
Character: Themselves - Vocal Quartette

Crew Members:

profie photo of Hal RoachName: Hal Roach
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Norbert BrodineName: Norbert Brodine
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of William StevensName: William Stevens
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration

profie photo of Eric HatchName: Eric Hatch
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay

profie photo of Norman Z. McLeodName: Norman Z. McLeod
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of Milton H. BrenName: Milton H. Bren
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Marvin HatleyName: Marvin Hatley
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of William H. TerhuneName: William H. Terhune
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Arthur I. RoyceName: Arthur I. Royce
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of Samuel LangeName: Samuel Lange
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design

profie photo of Jack JevneName: Jack Jevne
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay

profie photo of Thorne SmithName: Thorne Smith
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Novel

profie photo of Eddie MoranName: Eddie Moran
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay

profie photo of IreneName: Irene
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design

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Reviews Section

rated 4 out of 5
June 23, 2021

Jovial ghosts in pleasant purgatory. George & Marion Kerby like to live life to the max, they party hard and pursue the good time with carefree abandon. During one devil may care drive home fuelled with excess, they crash into a tree and are instantly killed, yet strangely their spirits are still on earth, and it would seem they need to achieve something of value before they can hit the big house in the sky. Enter regimental prig Cosmo Topper, a friend and colleague of the Kerby's, and someone who is about to become their pet make over project! Based on Thorne Smith's novel, "The Jovial Ghosts", this is a truly delightful picture, it steams along at a fair old clip, and clocking in at just one and half hours in length, it never outstays its welcome. It would have been very sad if this had become a one joke movie, I mean just how many ghost gags can you pull off before it gets tiresome? Thankfully the makers of this breezy romp have pulled it all together to consistently tickle the ribs. The spooky effects for 1937 certainly hold up well, for sure they are far from perfect, but with the tone of this particular piece being one of mirth and cheekiness, one finds that the effects carry a decidedly uplifting charm. The film boasts a wonderful turn from Roland Young as Cosmo Topper, as he lurches from one incredulous situation to another, he carries the film with consummate ease. As the Kerby's we get the bright Constance Bennett and the irrepressible comic talent of Cary Grant, with Bennett only bagging the role of Marion when the already cast Jean Harlow sadly passed away a month before the shoot. Grant stepped into the role of George after W.C. Fields vacated it, and we can only guess what sort of picture we would have got with the original cast choices. Yet I simply can't envisage the film being improved upon because Grant & Bennett literally do bounce of each other with cracking results. From one spooky set up to the next, Topper is a cure for the blues, be it fisticuffs with cops, or turning a hotel inside out, it is quite simply a delicious piece of 30s comedy pie. 8/10


-- John Chard

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