Topper Returns (1941)
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- 1h 28min
- Comedy, Fantasy
- 21 Mar 1941 (USA)
- Movie
A fun-loving young woman is murdered after trading bedrooms with her wealthy friend. Her ghost seeks aid from Topper to find the murderer.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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Cast verified as complete
| Joan Blondell | ... |
Gail Richards
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| Roland Young | ... |
Cosmo Topper
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| Carole Landis | ... |
Ann Carrington
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| Billie Burke | ... |
Mrs. Clara Topper
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| Dennis O'Keefe | ... |
Bob
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| Patsy Kelly | ... |
Topper's Maid
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| H.B. Warner | ... |
Mr. Carrington
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| Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson | ... |
Topper's Chauffeur
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| George Zucco | ... |
Dr. Jeris
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| Donald MacBride | ... |
Police Detective Roberts
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| Rafaela Ottiano | ... |
Lillian - the Housekeeper
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| Trevor Bardette | ... |
Rama - the Butler
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Eddy Chandler | ... |
Jim - Police Sergeant (uncredited)
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| John Kelly | ... |
Engine Room Sailor-Henchman in Striped Shirt (uncredited)
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| George Lloyd | ... |
Boat Captain (uncredited)
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| William H. O'Brien | ... |
Second Butler (uncredited)
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Slicker the Seal | ... |
Slicker the Seal (uncredited)
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| Brick Sullivan | ... |
Darryl - Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Duke York | ... |
Engine Room Sailor-Henchman in Black (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roy Del Ruth | ||
Written by
| Thorne Smith | ... | (based on: the fictional characters conceived by the late) |
| Jonathan Latimer | ... | (original screenplay) & |
| Gordon Douglas | ... | (original screenplay) |
| Paul Gerard Smith | ... | (additional dialogue) |
Produced by
| Hal Roach | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Werner R. Heymann | ... | (musical score by) |
Cinematography by
| Norbert Brodine | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| James E. Newcom | ... | film editor (as James Newcom) |
Art Direction by
| Nicolai Remisoff | ||
Set Decoration by
| William Stevens | ... | (set decorations) (as W.L. Stevens) |
Costume Design by
| Royer | ... | (gowns) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bernard Carr | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| William Randall | ... | sound recordist |
| Elmer Raguse | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Roy Seawright | ... | photographic effects |
Stunts
| Duke York | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Irvin Talbot | ... | orchestra conductor |
Additional Crew
| Hal Roach | ... | presenter |
| Irene Martin | ... | stand-in: Joan Blondell (uncredited) |
| H.W. Winston | ... | animal trainer: Slicker the seal (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios (presents)
Distributors
- United Artists (1941) (United States) (theatrical) (released through)
- United Artists (1941) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1941) (Sweden) (theatrical) (as United Artists A/B)
- Státní Pujcovna Filmu (Czechoslovakia) (theatrical)
- Favorite Films (1946) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Cinétone Films (1947) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Filmimport A/S (1947) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Unity Television (1952) (United States) (tv) (as Unity Television Corp.)
- Svea Film (II) (1954) (Sweden) (theatrical) (re-release)
- 3M (1985) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Image Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2004) (World-wide) (VHS) (unauthorized)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide) (unauthorized)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD) (on '100 Great Mystery Classics')
- VCI Entertainment (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Stream Go Media (2022) (World-wide)
- Grapevine Video (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Grapevine Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Gail Richards (Blondell), who was mistakenly murdered while staying at the home of her wealthy friend, Ann Carrington (Landis), the intended victim. With Topper's help, Gail sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results.
Written by Daniel Bubbeo |
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| Taglines | TOPPER'S back as a Super Snooper trying to find out who done it to who - with all the laughs that can be crammed into one picture! (print ad - Lubbock Morning Avalanche - Tech Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - May 22, 1942) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the film, Eddie (played by Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson) says that he's going back to "Mr. Benny." The reference is to Jack Benny, on whose radio and television programs Anderson played Rochester, Jack Benny's driver. This would imply that the character actually IS Rochester, but evidently they couldn't legally use that name, so they use his real name instead. See more » |
| Goofs | When an interrogated suspect is about to reveal something crucial, the lights go out, leaving the room in complete darkness. This shouldn't be since there's a fire burning in a large fireplace nearby. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Topper Returns (2022). See more » |
| Quotes |
Eddie, the Chauffeur:
Doors closing by themselves. People talkin' to nuthin' and gettin' answers. I'm going back. Clara Topper: Back where? Eddie, the Chauffeur: To Mr. Benny. Ain't nuthin' like this ever happened there. See more » |