Topper Returns (1941): Cast
Topper Returns is a 1941 fantasy comedy directed by Roy Del Ruth, starring Billie Burke as Mrs. Clara Topper, Roland Young and Joan Blondell. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Topper Returns About?
The premise of Topper Returns without spoilers.
Topper finds himself entangled with another mischievous ghost, this one being Gail Richards, who was killed by accident while staying at the estate of her affluent friend Ann Carrington, the intended target. Determined to clear her name, Gail enlists Topper’s help, sparking a series of comedic mishaps as they chase the true murderer.
Topper Returns Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- screwball comedy
- car accident
- sequel
- car crash
- murder investigation
- bound and gagged
- man in black
- dead body
- confession
- chauffeur
- kidnapping
- reference to jack benny
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- 1940s
- treachery
- angry ghost
- reprisal
- retribution
- damsel in distress
- gunfire
- desperation
- cigarette smoking
- slang
- deception
- bedroom comedy
- vindication
- abduction
- hostage
- fistfight
- frustration
- torment
- turmoil
- bewitched
- confusion
- lively ghost
- trickster
- sniper
- tire shot out
- hitchhiking
- blocking the road
- haunted house
- mansion
- woman flashes her leg
- woman raises her skirt
- trained seal
- mass confusion
- woman bound and gagged
- hand over mouth
- taxi cab
- seeing daughter for the first time
- inheritance
Topper Returns Cast & Characters
Billie Burke leads the cast as Mrs. Clara Topper, with Roland Young as Cosmo Topper and Joan Blondell as Gail Richards. Directed by Roy Del Ruth; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roy Del Ruth
- Billie Burke as Mrs. Clara Topper
- Roland Young as Cosmo Topper
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Joan Blondell as Gail Richards - Carole Landis as Ann Carrington
Also Starring in Topper Returns
· 11 more- Trevor Bardette Rama
- William H. O'Brien Second Butler (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler Jim - Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Dennis O'Keefe Bob
- Brick Sullivan Darryl - Police Officer (uncredited)
- George Zucco Dr. Jeris
- H.B. Warner Mr. Carrington
- Donald MacBride Sgt. Roberts
- Patsy Kelly Emily, the Maid
- Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Edward ("Eddie"), the Chauffeur
- Rafaela Ottiano Lillian
More from Roy Del Ruth
More films directed by Roy Del Ruth, best-rated first: It Happened on Fifth Avenue, On Moonlight Bay, Why Must I Die and The Alligator People.
Topper Returns Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Topper Returns.
Cars in Topper Returns
6 cars on screen, including the 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster W29 and the 1935 Packard Super Eight.
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster W29 Important role -
1935 Packard Super Eight Important role -
1937 Buick unknown Minor role -
1936 De Soto Airstream Minor role
Topper Returns Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Topper 2 – Das Gespensterschloß” and “Die merkwürdigen Abenteuer des Mr. Topper”.
- Also known as
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- Topper 2 – Das Gespensterschloß
- Die merkwürdigen Abenteuer des Mr. Topper
- Spöke på vift
- Ich suche meinen Mörder
- Una bionda in paradiso
- Topper vender tilbage
- A Volta do Fantasma
- Topperúv návrat
- La mujer fantasma
- Henki hulluttelee
- Le retour de Topper
- Botrány a túlvilágon
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- Vuelven los fantasmas
- Topper keert terug
- Niewidzialny detektyw
- O Regresso do Par Invisível
- En förbryllande natt
- Топпер возвращается
- 礼帽回归
- 彼女はゴースト
- La dona fantasma
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Topper Returns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Topper Returns, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Topper Returns?
Topper Returns runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Topper Returns released?
Topper Returns was released on March 21, 1941.
Who directed Topper Returns?
Topper Returns was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
More films by Roy Del Ruth Who is in the cast of Topper Returns?
Topper Returns stars Billie Burke as Mrs. Clara Topper, Roland Young as Cosmo Topper and Joan Blondell as Gail Richards, among 15 credited actors.
Does Topper Returns have a post-credit scene?
No. Topper Returns has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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