Topper Takes a Trip
"A merry romance packed with fun!"
Originally released in 1938. Topper Takes a Trip is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Norman Z. McLeod. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Constance Bennett, Roland Young, and Billie Burke
Synopsis
Mrs. Topper's friend Mrs. Parkhurst has convinced Mrs Topper to file for a divorce from Cosmo due to the strange circumstances of his trip with ghost Marion Kirby. Marion comes back from heaven's door to help Cosmo again, this time only with dog Mr. Atlas. Due to a strange behavior of Cosmo, the judge refuses to divorce them, so Mrs. Parkhurst takes Mrs. Topper on a trip to France where she tries to arrange the final reasons for the divorce. With help of a gold-digging French baron, Marion takes Cosmo to the same hotel to bring them back together and to get her own final ticket to heaven, but the whole thing turns out to be not too easy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topper Takes a Trip about?
Mrs. Topper's friend Mrs. Parkhurst has convinced Mrs Topper to file for a divorce from Cosmo due to the strange circumstances of his trip with ghost Marion Kirby. Marion comes back from heaven's d...
Who directed Topper Takes a Trip?
Topper Takes a Trip was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
How long is Topper Takes a Trip?
Topper Takes a Trip has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Topper Takes a Trip released?
Topper Takes a Trip was released on December 29, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Topper Takes a Trip?
The main cast of Topper Takes a Trip includes Constance Bennett, Roland Young, Billie Burke, Alan Mowbray, Verree Teasdale.