---
title: "Topper Takes a Trip"
year: 1938
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/topper-takes-a-trip-1938"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 54430
imdb_id: "tt0032043"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 30
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Topper Takes a Trip (1938) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/topper-takes-a-trip-1938

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Topper Takes a Trip
Year: 1938
Release Date: 12/29/1938 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural film
Director: Norman Z. McLeod
Sequel to: 1937 film Topper
Cast: Constance Bennett (reprising role as Marion Kirby), Roland Young, Billie Burke, Alan Mowbray. Cary Grant was missing (except for a few shots from Topper).
Plot:
Mrs. Parkhurst (friend of Mrs. Topper) convinces Mrs. Topper to file for divorce from Cosmo.
Reason: Strange circumstances of Cosmo's trip with ghost Marion Kirby.
Marion comes back from heaven's door to help Cosmo again, this time with dog Mr. Atlas.
Judge refuses the divorce due to Cosmo's strange behavior.
Mrs. Parkhurst takes Mrs. Topper to France to arrange final reasons

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | TCM, Cineverse | None | None |

## Creative Credits

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

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Constance Bennett** as *Marion Kerby*
- **Roland Young** as *Cosmo Topper*
- **Billie Burke** as *Mrs. Clara Topper*
- **Alan Mowbray** as *Wilkins - Topper's Butler*
- **Verree Teasdale** as *Mrs. Nancy Parkhurst*
- **Franklin Pangborn** as *Louis - Hotel Manager*
- **Alexander D'Arcy** as *Baron de Rossi*
- **Paul Hurst** as *Charlie - the Bartender*
- **Armand Kaliz** as *Hotel Clerk*
- **Eddie Conrad** as *Jailer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is Topper Takes a Trip worth watching?
Topper Takes a Trip holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 30 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Topper Takes a Trip and when was it released?
Topper Takes a Trip is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 1938. Release status: Released.

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

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Topper Takes a Trip — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54430)
- [Topper Takes a Trip (1938) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032043/fullcredits/)
- [Topper Takes a Trip - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topper_Takes_a_Trip)
- [Topper Takes a Trip (1938) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54430-topper-takes-a-trip/cast)
- [Topper Takes a Trip (1938) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/topper-takes-a-trip/credits)
- [Topper Takes a Trip : 1938년 아르헨티나 1시트 — 이랜드 뮤지엄](https://elandmuseum.com/)

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