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Topper (1937)
Director: Norman Z. McLeod
Cast: Constance Bennett, Cary Grant, Roland Young, Billie Burke
Runtime97 min
RatingPG-13
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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.
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Topper, the 1937 comedy directed by Norman Z. McLeod, was well-received by critics for its madcap humor and supernatural premise. The film is considered a classic of the genre, with Cosmo Topper's transformation into a more lively character at the behest of his ghostly friends resonating with audiences. IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ratings indicate that Topper has maintained its status as a beloved and acclaimed film over the decades.
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Topper (1937), directed by Norman Z. McLeod, offers a delightful blend of comedy and fantasy as a madcap couple return as ghosts to liven up their friend Cosmo Topper's regimented life. The standout performances from Constance Bennett, Cary Grant, and Roland Young bring a playful energy to this lighthearted supernatural romp.
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Topper is a 1937 American supernatural comedy film starring Constance Bennett and Cary Grant, and featuring Roland Young, Billie Burke, Alan Mowbray, and Eugene Pallette in support. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, it tells the story of a stuffy, stuck-in-his-ways man who is haunted by the ghosts of a fun-loving married couple. The film was adapted by Eric Hatch, Jack Jevne and Eddie Moran from the 1926 novel by Thorne Smith. It was produced by Hal Roach and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Topper was a huge hit with film audiences in the summer of 1937. Topper was the first black-and-white film to be digitally colorized, re-released in 1985 by Hal Roach Studios.
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