Topper Takes a Trip
Topper Takes a Trip | |
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Directed by | Norman Z. McLeod |
Produced by |
Milton H. Bren Hal Roach (uncredited) |
Written by |
Jack Jevne Eddie Moran Corey Ford |
Based on |
Topper Takes a Trip by Thorne Smith |
Starring |
Constance Bennett Roland Young Billie Burke |
Cinematography | Norbert Brodine |
Distributed by | United Artists |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Topper Takes a Trip is a 1938[1] film sequel of Topper (1937) Constance Bennett, Roland Young, Billie Burke and Alan Mowbray reprised their roles from the earlier movie; only Cary Grant was missing (other than in a few shots taken from Topper). A ghost tries to reunite a couple who she had a hand in splitting up in the prior film. It was followed by another sequel, Topper Returns (1941).
Cast
- Constance Bennett as Marion Kerby
- Roland Young as Cosmo Topper
- Billie Burke as Clara Topper
- Alan Mowbray as Wilkins, Topper's butler
- Verree Teasdale as Mrs. Nancy Parkhurst
- Franklin Pangborn as Louis
- Alexander D'Arcy as Baron de Rossi
- Skippy (dog) as Mr. Atlas
Awards
The film received one Academy Award in 1939 for Best Special Effects for Roy Seawright.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Some sources, such as Turner Classic Movies, say 1939. According to Internet Movie Database, the film was released in New York City on 29 December 1938, and in the USA in January 1939. The exact year is contingent on the source's precise definition of a release date.
- ↑ "The 12th Academy Awards (1940) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
External links
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- Topper Takes a Trip at the TCM Movie Database
- Topper Takes a Trip at AllMovie
- Topper Takes a Trip Review at TV Guide
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