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Topper Returns (1941)

APPROVED  88 min  -  Fantasy | Mystery | Romance   -  21 March 1941 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Roy Del Ruth

Writers:

Thorne Smith (characters), Jonathan Latimer (original screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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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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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Joan Blondell ...
Roland Young Roland Young ...
Carole Landis ...
Billie Burke ...
Dennis O'Keefe Dennis O'Keefe ...
Bob
Patsy Kelly Patsy Kelly ...
Emily - Maid
H.B. Warner H.B. Warner ...
Mr. Henry Carrington
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson ...
George Zucco George Zucco ...
Dr. Jeris
Donald MacBride Donald MacBride ...
Rafaela Ottiano Rafaela Ottiano ...
Lillian
Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette ...
Rama - Butler
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Storyline

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, Ann Carrington (Landis), the intended victim. With Topper's help, Joan sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>  

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Detective | African American | Taxi Driver | Housekeeper | Radio  | See more »

Taglines:

Topper's having girl trouble again!

Genres:

Fantasy | Mystery | Romance | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ich suche meinen Mörder See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hal Roach Studios See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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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", an in-joke reference to the fact that Anderson played Rochester, the valet, on Jack Benny's radio program and later TV show. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Gail is driving the Toppers' car with Eddie sitting prominently in the back seat, he is missing in the long shots and some close-ups. See more »

Quotes

Eddie, the Chauffeur: Doors opening 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.
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Connections

Featured in Penny Dreadful (2005) See more »