Top Hat (1935): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Top Hat is a 1935 comedy musical directed by Mark Sandrich, starring Lucille Ball, Ginger Rogers and Edward Everett Horton. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $13,592 worldwide. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. Critics gave it 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Mark Sandrich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Top Hat About?
The premise of Top Hat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the glamour of London and Venice, charismatic performer Jerry Travers finds himself entangled with wealthy socialite Dale Tremont. A series of misunderstandings and mistaken identities complicate their burgeoning romance, leading to hilarious situations and elaborate dance sequences. Jerry's charm and Dale's wit are put to the test as they navigate a whirlwind of waltzing woes and romantic entanglements.
Top Hat Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tap dancing
- mistaken identity
- ballroom dancing
- singer
- hotel
- tuxedo
- dancer
- based on play
- flirting
- blockbuster
- soft shoe dance
- hansom cab
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- gazebo
- thunderstorm
- dancing with a cane
- bridal suite
- synchronized dancing
- flower delivery
- fashion model
- american
- national film registry
- bathtub
- gondola
- top hat
- fashion designer
- venice italy
- london england
- show business
- pas de deux
- wing chair
- speaking in rhyme
- horseback riding
- caught in the rain
- astraphobia
- breaking the ice
- telegram
- douglas dolphin amphibious flying boat
- black eye
- fencing foil
- adrift in fog
- ribbon dance
- impersonating a clergyman
- thackeray club
- implied marriage
- taxi driver
- valet
- song and dance man
- canal
- charter plane
- carnival
Where to Watch Top Hat
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Top Hat Cast
Lucille Ball leads the cast, with Ginger Rogers and Edward Everett Horton. Directed by Mark Sandrich; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Sandrich
Also Starring in Top Hat
· 6 moreTop Hat Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Top Hat 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Metacritic 93 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 73% User score
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Top Hat Plot Summary
What happens in Top Hat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While residing in a London hotel alongside his English theatrical backer, Horace Hardwick, American musical revue star Jerry Travers inadvertently awakens his downstairs neighbor, Dale Tremont, with his incessant tap dancing. Instantly captivated by the furious Dale, Jerry, undeterred by her initial coldness, showers her with flowers every day. His bold moves escalate when he decides to pose as a hansom cab driver, delivering her to her riding lesson in the park, where they share a romantic moment in a pavilion during an unexpected rainstorm.
Full summary
The whole story of Top Hat, scene by scene
Top Hat Box Office
Top Hat grossed $13,592 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.6K
- International
- $5.5K
Top Hat Awards & Nominations
Top Hat was nominated for 4 Oscars.
4 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1936 4 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Dance Direction
- Nominated Music (Song)
- Nominated Outstanding Production
Top Hat Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette 'Top Hat' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
How Well Do You Know Top Hat?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Jerry Travers in 'Top Hat'?
Cars in Top Hat
3 cars on screen, including the 1934 Austin 12/4 Taxi and the 1932 Ford Eight.
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1923 Renault Type II Background role
Top Hat Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Ich tanz' mich in dein Herz hinein” and “Le Danseur du dessus”.
- Also known as
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- Ich tanz' mich in dein Herz hinein
- Le Danseur du dessus
- Cappello a cilindro
- Sombrero de copa
- O Picolino
- Цилиндър
- 톱 햇
- Цилиндр
- Şapka
- Frakkban és klakkban
- 礼帽
- Panowie w cylindrach
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- Ψηλό καπέλο
- トップ・ハット
- Barret de copa
- 禮帽
- Páni v cylindrech
- Cilindrs
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Top Hat FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Top Hat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Top Hat?
Top Hat runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Top Hat released?
Top Hat was released on September 6, 1935.
Who directed Top Hat?
Top Hat was directed by Mark Sandrich.
More films by Mark Sandrich Who is in the cast of Top Hat?
Top Hat stars Lucille Ball, Ginger Rogers and Edward Everett Horton, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Top Hat?
In the US, Top Hat is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Top Hat make at the box office?
Top Hat grossed $13,592 worldwide.
How is Top Hat rated?
Top Hat has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 93 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Was Top Hat nominated for any awards?
Top Hat received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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