Topper Returns

Topper Returns

21/3/1941 1h 28m 6.4/10

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.

Director

Roy Del Ruth

Top Billed Cast

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Gail Richards

Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Bob

Roland Young

Roland Young

Cosmo Topper

Billie Burke

Billie Burke

Mrs. Clara Topper

Patsy Kelly

Patsy Kelly

Emily, the Maid

Carole Landis

Carole Landis

Ann Carrington

Reviews

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

6/25/2022

6/10

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 Roberts" we get a decent, quickly paced, drama with all the haunted-house secret passages, moving bookcases and trap doors to keep us guessing and some good writing that swipes at almost everything/everyone.. It's way too long - could easily lose half an hour to tighten it all up but It's still a bit of a laugh to watch.

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