Topper Returns poster

Topper Returns( 1941)

TV-MAComedyFantasyMystery
64%
User
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Topper's having girl trouble again!

Overview

Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Gail Richards, accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend, Ann Carrington, the intended victim. With Topper's help, Gail sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results.

    Top Billed Cast

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      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

      Emily, the Maid

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      H.B. Warner

      Mr. Carrington

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      Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

      Edward ("Eddie"), the Chauffeur

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      George Zucco

      Dr. Jeris

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      Donald MacBride

      Sgt. Roberts

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      Rafaela Ottiano

      Lillian

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      Trevor Bardette

      Rama

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      William H. O'Brien

      Second Butler (uncredited)

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      Eddy Chandler

      Jim - Police Sergeant (uncredited)

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      Brick Sullivan

      Darryl - Police Officer (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Jun 25 2022
    Joan Blondell ("Gail") is staying with her friend "Ann Carrington" when she is murdered. Her ghost alights on next door neighbour "Cosmo Topper" (Roland Young) to help her get to the bottom of it all. This is actually quite a witty little comedy thriller; Billie Burke is suitably over-the-top as "Mrs. Topper" and Rochester Anderson as the chauffeur brings his usual cheeky charm to the proceedings. The actual whodunnit it almost irrelevant: this is a film about characters and with a bit of menace added by George Zucco ("Dr. Jeris") and Donald MacBride as the pretty hapless, hopeless, "Detective ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • fistfight
    • friends
    • murder
    • ghost
    • 1940s