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Thorne Smith (1892–1934)

The 1926 publication of "Topper" brought writer Thorne Smith immediate acclaim. A sophisticated spoof of middle-class manners and morals, it chronicles the madcap adventures of Cosmo Topper, a mild-mannered bank executive who is rescued from his drab "summer of suburban Sundays" by fun-loving ghosts George and Marion Kerby... See full bio »

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(age 42) in Sarasota, Florida, USA

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Filmography

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1979 Topper (TV movie) (novel "Topper")
 
1979 Turnabout (TV series)
Crass Reunion (1979) (novel "Turnabout")
Till Dad Do Us Part (1979) (novel "Turnabout")
Cry Me a Touchdown (1979) (novel "Turnabout")
We're a Little Late, Folks (1979) (novel "Turnabout")
Penny's Old Boyfriend (1979) (novel "Turnabout")
 
1953-1955 Topper (TV series)
Topper's Vacation (1955) (novel)
Topper's Other Job (1955) (novel)
Topper's Insurance Scandal (1955) (novel)
Topper's Counterfeiters (1955) (novel)
The Neighbors (1955) (novel)
 
1942 I Married a Witch (based upon a story by)
 
1941 Topper Returns (characters)
 
1940 Turnabout (novel "Turnabout")
 
1938 Topper Takes a Trip (novel "Topper Takes a Trip")
 
1937 Topper (novel "Topper")
 
1935 Night Life of the Gods (novel "Night Life of the Gods")
 
1933 Menu (short) (story)
 
Hide HideMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1979 Turnabout (TV series) (based on the novel by)
 

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I Married a Witch -- A witch curses the family line of the man who sentenced her to death so that the sons will always marry poorly. Topper Returns -- Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Joan Blondell, who was accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend...
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Personal Details

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(1932) Novel: "Topper Takes a Trip" (filmed as Topper Takes a Trip). See more »

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