Topper Returns (1941)

64% User Rating

1h 28min

"Topper's having girl trouble again!"

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.

Roy Del RuthDirector

Cast

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Joan Blondell

Gail Richards

Roland Young

Cosmo Topper

Carole Landis

Ann Carrington

Billie Burke

Mrs. Clara Topper

Dennis O'Keefe

Bob

Patsy Kelly

Emily, the Maid

H.B. Warner

Mr. Carrington

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Edward ("Eddie"), the Chauffeur

George Zucco

Dr. Jeris

Donald MacBride

Sgt. Roberts

Rafaela Ottiano

Lillian

Trevor Bardette

Rama

William H. O'Brien

Second Butler (uncredited)

Eddy Chandler

Jim - Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Brick Sullivan

Darryl - Police Officer (uncredited)

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CinemaSerf

Rating 60%

June 25, 2022

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.