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Release Date:
16 July 1937 (USA)
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Tagline:
90 ROARING MINUTES OF LAUGHS! (original 11x14 title lobby card) more
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A fun-loving couple, finding that they died and are now ghosts, decide to shake up the stuffy lifestyle of a friend of theirs. full summary | full synopsis
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Ghost
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Bank
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Accident
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Hotel Detective
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Second Chance
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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(4 articles)
Birthday Suit: You've Seen Demi's
(From FilmExperience. 11 November 2009, 4:00 AM, PST)
Full Programme announced for the 2009 London Film Festival
(From The Hollywood News. 9 September 2009, 3:57 AM, PDT)
(From FilmExperience. 11 November 2009, 4:00 AM, PST)
Full Programme announced for the 2009 London Film Festival
(From The Hollywood News. 9 September 2009, 3:57 AM, PDT)
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Constance, Cary and The Car
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Constance Bennett | ... | Marion Kerby |
 | Cary Grant | ... | George Kerby |
 | Roland Young | ... | Cosmo Topper |
 | Billie Burke | ... | Mrs. Clara Topper |
| Alan Mowbray | ... | Wilkins |
| Eugene Pallette | ... | Casey |
| Arthur Lake | ... | Elevator Boy |
| Hedda Hopper | ... | Mrs. Grace Stuyvesant |
| Virginia Sale | ... | Miss Johnson |
| Theodore von Eltz | ... | Hotel Manager |
| J. Farrell MacDonald | ... | Policeman (as J. Farrell McDonald) |
| Elaine Shepard | ... | Secretary |
| Doodles Weaver | ... | Rustic |
| Si Jenks | ... | Rustic |
| Three Hits and a Miss | ... | Themselves - Vocal Quartette |
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97 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
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USA:Approved (PCA #3272) |
USA:Passed (National Board of Review) |
USA:TV-G (TV rating) |
Finland:K-16 |
Germany:o.Al.
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This was the first black & white film to be "colorized" in 1985.
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Quotes:
Casey:
[referring to Topper] Did you notice something funny about that guy?
Elevator Boy: That guy ain't funny, he ain't even human!
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Elevator Boy: That guy ain't funny, he ain't even human!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "M*A*S*H: Major Topper (#6.24)" (1978)
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Soundtrack:
Old Man Moon
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Some great sight gags made this a big hit in its day, enough that two sequels were made (although not nearly as good.)
Cary Grant and Constance Bennett certainly are a handsome leading couple but it's Roland Young, as "Cosmo Topper," who steals the show. He's a stiff old man who quickly loosens up and the transformation is fun to watch.
Bennett was a legitimate 1930s glamor girl who looks just great in here and pairs off well with the handsome Grant. The two of them also exhibit a good comedic touch. They had a lot to offer besides good looks. Even more handsome than those two was the automobile - wow, what a great-looking sports car! I''m glad to see other reviewers comment on it. It was awesome.
By the way, I know Hollywood liked to preach in some of these classic films that everyone gets into heaven, but this was "topped" them all. In here, the theology was that "all it takes is ONE good deed" during your lifetime.
Ohhhhh-kay.