Topper (1937)

Directed by

Norman Z. McLeod

Genre

fantasy film, romantic comedy, ghost film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 35m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.8 of 10 from 140 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A stuffy, strait-laced man is visited by the ghosts of a carefree, fun-loving couple. The playful spirits decide to liven up his dull and proper life.

lightheartedwhimsicalplayfulcharmingwittycomedicgentlespirited

What happens

Topper is a 1937 American supernatural comedy film starring Constance Bennett and Cary Grant, and featuring Roland Young, Billie Burke, Alan Mowbray, and Eugene Pallette in support. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, it tells the story of a stuffy, stuck-in-his-ways man who is haunted by the ghosts of a fun-loving married couple. The film was adapted by Eric Hatch, Jack Jevne and Eddie Moran from the 1926 novel by Thorne Smith. It was produced by Hal Roach and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Topper was a huge hit with film audiences in the summer of 1937. Topper was the first black-and-white film to be digitally colorized, re-released in 1985 by Hal Roach Studios. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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