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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
Allan Scott (writer)
Dwight Taylor (screenplay)
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Release Date:
6 September 1935 (USA) more
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Tagline:
They're Dancing Cheek-To-Cheek Again! more
Plot:
Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel... more | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 1 win & 1 nomination more
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Flying down to Venice more (73 total)
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Runtime:
101 min | USA:81 min (re-release) (re-edited version)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Victor System)

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The end portion film was trimmed down after a preview audience complained of the length. Small parts by Donald Meek and Florence Roberts were cut. One of the last scenes to go, in which Eric Blore insults a policeman, is still present in some prints (including the RKO Collection videotape version from Turner Home Entertainment). more
Goofs:
Continuity: Jerry is mentioned early in the film as staying in room "304", but is later described as living in room "403". more
Quotes:
Jerry Travers: In dealing with a girl or horse, one just lets nature take its course. more
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Cheek to Cheek more

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11 out of 12 people found the following comment useful.
Flying down to Venice, 21 May 2006
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Author: jotix100 from New York

"Top Hat" is one of the best films Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers made together. Jay Sandrich, the director of most of their films knew what to bring to the story to make it perfect. It also helps the genial Irving Berlin was on hand to write some of his most beautiful songs to be sung in Fred Astaire's usual impeccable style. The sets were designed by Van Nest Polglase, who is equally at home showing Manhattan interiors as well as the Venetian fantasy sets.

Much has been said in this forum about the film, so we'll only add that Fred Astaire's Jerry was one of his best creations. Ginger Rogers as Dale Tremont, the high fashion model, shows an exquisite figure and is fine in keeping pace with Fred Astaire's dancing "cheek to cheek". The other best thing about "Top Hat" are: Edward Everett Horton, Helen Broderick, and Eric Blore. These three character actors are at their finest in the film. They make everything work because they are always there to lend a hand for the stars to shine without being on the way.

"Top Hat" is a happy film that keeps delighting viewers any time one is lucky enough to fall under its spell.

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