Topper 1937
“90 ROARING MINUTES OF LAUGHS!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Network
- Hal Roach Studios
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, TCM, Cineverse
What is Topper?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Topper" (1937). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1937
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 16, 1937
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
- Budget
- $500,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 141 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Hal Roach Studios
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Topper" (1937).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Topper
Year: 1937
Release Date: 07/16/1937 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 1h 37m
Rating: PG-13 (Note: This seems unusual for 1937, but it is in Source [1], so I must include it if needed, though it's a rating).
Cast: Constance Bennett, Cary Grant, Roland Young, Billie Burke, Alan Mowbray, Eugene Pallette.
Plot: George and Marion Kerby are a madcap couple killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend, bank president Cosmo Topper. As Topper begins to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.
Origin: Based on a series of comedy fantasy novels by Thorne Smith about Cosmo Topper and ghosts Marion and George Ker
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of comedy and fantasy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch Topper online?
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Is Topper worth watching?
Topper holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 141 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Fantasy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Topper and when was it released?
Topper is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1937. Release status: Released.
Who directed Topper?
Topper was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
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