---
title: "Topper"
year: 1937
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/topper-1937"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 23101
imdb_id: "tt0029682"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 141
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Topper (1937) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/topper-1937

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, TCM, Cineverse | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Norman Z. McLeod
- **Networks / Studios**: Hal Roach Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Constance Bennett** as *Marion Kerby*
- **Cary Grant** as *George Kerby*
- **Roland Young** as *Cosmo Topper*
- **Billie Burke** as *Mrs. Topper*
- **Alan Mowbray** as *Wilkins*
- **Eugene Pallette** as *Casey*
- **Arthur Lake** as *Elevator Boy*
- **Hedda Hopper** as *Mrs. Stuyvesant*
- **Virginia Sale** as *Miss Johnson*
- **Theodore von Eltz** as *Hotel Manager*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Topper online?
Topper is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, TCM, Cineverse, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Topper?
Topper was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Topper — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23101)
- [Topper (1937) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029682/fullcredits/)
- [Topper (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topper_(film))
- [Topper (1937) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23101-topper/cast)
- [Topper Takes a Trip](https://en-academic.com/)
- [Richard M. Sherman Dead: 'Mary Poppins' Songwriter Was 95](https://variety.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*