Topper Returns (1941)
Average Rating: 7/10
Reviews Counted: 7
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 0
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Release Date: Mar 21, 1941 Limited
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The third of producer Hal Roach's Topper films, Topper Returns eschews the frothy "screwball" format of the first two in favor of an "old dark house" comedy-mystery. Roland Young returns as banker Cosmo Topper, who gallantly offers a lift to pretty hitchhikers Gail Richards (Joan Blondell) and Ann Carrington (Carole Landis). This results in a few baleful glances from Topper's wife, Clara (Billie Burke), but the worst is still to come. It seems that Gail and Ann are en route to a chilly old
Mar 21, 1941 Limited
Aug 22, 2000
United Artists
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Cast
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Joan Blondell
Gail Richards -
Roland Young
Cosmo Topper -
Carole Landis
Ann Carrington -
Billie Burke
Mrs. Topper -
Dennis O'Keefe
Bob -
Patsy Kelly
Emily the Maid -
H.B. Warner
Mr. Carrington -
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderso...
Chauffeur -
George Zucco
Dr. Jeris -
Donald MacBride
Sgt. Roberts -
Rafaela Ottiano
Lillian -
Trevor Bardette
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The third and last of the Topper series, which began in 1937 with Cary Grant, combines mystery, comedy, and special effects.
Roland Young is funny
Really funny sequel that outdoes its predecessors.
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Director: Roy Del Ruth
Summary: Roland Young returns as Cosmo Topper in the third and final film (following 1937's Topper and 1939's Topper Takes a Trip) in the highly popular comedy series. This time around, Joan Blondell is the ghost, and Topper helps her rest in peace by finding her murderer.
My Thoughts: "I unfortunately have only seen the third film in this series, but I hope to see the first two cause this film was a delight. Very funny and silly with a great fun cast. Billie Burke, was quite funny and had the best one-liners along with Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson. Great old film. Give it a chance if these are not your type of films."
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