Thorne smith was the author of nine novels, including the night life of the gods, topper takes a trip, and the stray lamb. After a board of directors meeting, the kerbys try to convince topper to stop doing what his wife says and live. Topper takes a trip constance bennett roland young billie burke 1939 the ghosts of socialite marion constance bennett and her dog, skippy, help cosmo topper roland young with his wife billie burke on the riviera. Topper takes a trip 1938 1080p full movie optional.
Topper takes a trip has the weakest script,with an awkward flashback device near the beginning and a rather lazy rehash of the first movies storyline. Cosmo topper takes a tripwith ghostly marion kerby and dead dog atlasto the french riviera in hopes of winning back the estranged mrs. Nov 23, 2006 what kind of car did cary grant drive in topper takes a trip. Gallery of 3 movie poster and cover images for topper takes a trip 1938. Without cary grants presence, topper takes a trip isnt quite as good as the original film.
Topper is an american fantasy sitcom based on the 1937 film topper, which was based on two novels topper and topper takes a trip by thorne smith. A great deal of the film is blurred and varies greatly from the quality and clarity of its predecessor, the vhs version. Topper takes a trip is the second in the series of topper movies. He is a national treasure who should be more widely read. Topper takes a trip movie posters from movie poster shop. When i was little, we would wait for months and months for a channel to have any one of the series on the schedule. Topper takes a trip 1938 produced by hal roach and directed by norman mcleod this first sequel to the successful topper 1937 fantasy comedy has more than cary grant missing from it. Buy topper takes a trip movie posters from movie poster shop.
Topper collection topper topper takes a trip 89859889929. Oct 09, 2017 topper is an american fantasy sitcom based on the 1937 film topper, which was based on two novels topper and topper takes a trip by thorne smith. On the drive back to their country home, just after marion says that she. Hes shown in the beginning as the film goes over how george and marion got to be ghosts in the first place. There would be a third topper film, topper returns. The topper collection topper topper takes a trip topper. With the success of topper the studios decided a sequel was in order, and like many sequels, topper returns 1941 is no match for the original. Alas, grants ghostly presence hangs over the entire film and puts a big hole in this movie. Buy topper takes a trip complete thorne smith by smith, thorne isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Topper to file for a divorce from cosmo, due to the strange circumstances of his trip with ghost marion kirby. After toppers attempts to rationally explain that the. Find great deals on ebay for topper takes a trip dvd. Nov 27, 2014 here is the opening to topper takes a trip colorized 1987 vhs and here are the order. Topper takes a trip starring constance bennett and roland. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Preorder topper takes a trip 1938 bluray available. She received a phd in american literature from ucla, where she taught creative writing.
Mcleod, with constance bennett, roland young, billie burke, at turner classic movies. Topper takes a trip has the weakest script,with an awkward flashback device near the. Conveniently ignoring the first film s climactic reconciliation between topper and his dithery society matron spouse clara burke, topper takes a trip finds mrs. The topper movies are among our favorites, including topper takes a trip. Topper takes a trip is a 1938 film directed by norman z. No, this is not a movie that would appeal to millennials because it is so much a movie of its time. Here is the opening to topper takes a trip colorized 1987 vhs and here are the order. While visiting a stately castle, a young woman is knifed to death on the eve of her friends twentyfirst birthday, upon which day she is to receive the family fortune. Hal roach studios presents more of the adventures of topper in this followup to their previous comedy success. The film was adapted by eric hatch, jack jevne and eddie moran from the novel by thorne smith.
However, its still a charming, feelgood, goofy comedy with a great cast and certainly stands up on its own comedic merits. Interestingly, for this dvd, topper returns wasnt the first sequelthat would be topper takes a trip 1939 sans grant but reteaming bennett with young. Topper collection dvd, 2017, 3disc set for sale online. Skippy is in it, and dogs always make films better, just saying. Topper to file for a divorce from cosmo, due to the. 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. It looked like it had a fin on the back and the front fender was part of the door. It is a sequel of topper 1937 constance bennett, roland young, billie burke and alan. T seeking a divorce in the wake of cosmos erratic, mortifying behavior, including his public appearances with another woman. Middleaged new york banker cosmo toppers wife clara insists that they live a staid, wellordered existence, the complete antithesis of bank owners george and marion kerby, who live for fun and excitement. Topper takes a trip is a nice followup to topper, and has the same cast but no cary grant as george. As i mentioned, it is impossible to fully capture the beauty and grandeur of this place on film. This third entry in the topper comedy film seriestopper 1937 and topper takes a trip 1939follows the mildmannered topper on the trail of a phantom killer. Topper takes a trip 1938 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
It probably wont be long before the third and final film of this series, topper returns, is also released. Read the full synopsis of topper takes a trip, 1939, directed by norman z. The first of the movies, topper, has captions that work on my newest dvd player. It is a sequel of topper 1937 constance bennett, roland young, billie burke and alan mowbray reprised their roles from the earlier film. I explained on this blog, topper takes a trip, that i have been blogging about our travels in our new retro 195 travel trailer on the topper blog because we hadnt had time to come up with a name for our new trailer. Topper is a 1937 american supernatural comedy film directed by norman z. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of topper takes a trip with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Picking up where the first film left off, we find mildmannered banker cosmo topper young. Topper takes a trip 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Topper collection topper topper takes a trip available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
Marion comes back from heavens door to help cosmo again, this time only with dog mr. Topper is a banker who develops a following of hardpartying ghosts. Ive watched this film many times on amc and tcm as well as on vhs tape and it was clear and enjoyable. Topper takes a trip is a marked downgrade from the original entry in the series, but is far better than the weird mysterycomedy hybrid that topper returns is. It tells the story of a stuffy, stuckinhisways man who is haunted by the ghosts of a funloving married couple. The result is bedlam, a nearend to topper s marriage and utter hilarity for the viewer. Although grant was absenthe appeared only in clips from the originalthe film was still popular with moviegoers. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Except for a few clips from 1937s topper, cary grant is absent from the proceedings of the 1939 sequel topper takes a trip, though his topper costars constance bennett, roland young, billie. He was born in annapolis, maryland, in 1892 and died in 1934. Aug 29, 2014 topper takes a trip 1938 produced by hal roach and directed by norman mcleod this first sequel to the successful topper 1937 fantasy comedy has more than cary grant missing from it. Even though constance bennett as the ghostly socialite marion kerby roland young in the title role first name cosmo billie burke as toppers wife clara and alan mowbray as wilkins their butler return. Topper takes a trip 1938 changes the movie database. This is the final film to have include the cast from the original although cary grant. 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. Franklin pangborn and roland young in topper takes a trip 1938 topper takes a. Due to a strange behavior of cosmo, the judge refuses. Mrs toppers 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. Toppers wife clara burke whod seen her husband driving past their home to the neighboring carrington place with gail on his lap is. Roland young, billie burke, irving pichel, bobby barber.
Picking up where the first film left off, we find mildmannered banker cosmo topper young being sued for divorce by his wife clara burke. Picking up where the first film left off, we find mild mannered banker cosmo topper young being. Except for a few clips from 1937s topper, cary grant is absent from the proceedings of the 1939 sequel topper takes a trip, though his topper costars constance bennett, roland young, billie burke and alan mobray are back in harness and in fine fettle. Topper takes a trip 1939 was the sequel to mcleods earlier success. Alan mowbray, verree teasdale, franklin pangborn costar. Topper takes a trip 1938 youtube youtube, old movies, trip.
Even though constance bennett as the ghostly socialite marion kerby roland young in the title role first name cosmo billie burke as toppers wife clara and. Cary grant and constance bennett are the madcap kirbys, while roland young created a masterful characterization as the bewildered and haunted topper, a role he would repeat in two more films. Except for a few clips from 1937s topper, cary grant is absent from the proceedings of the 1939 sequel topper takes a trip, though his topper costars constance bennett. Topper burkecertain that her spookseeing husbands bonkersflees to europe in search of a divorce, sending topper young and marion bennett on a hilarious quest to win her back, in the sequel topper takes a trip 1939. Mrs toppers friend mrs parkhurst has convinced mrs topper, to file for a divorce from. Topper collection dvd, 2017, 3disc set for sale online ebay. Peaceable kingdom topper takes a trip the match it and pack it game for you and your 2 year old. Topper takes a trip complete thorne smith paperback 17 nov 2018. Topper takes a trip film by mcleod 1939 britannica. Picking up where the first film left off, we find mildmannered banker cosmo topper.
For those who lived in the 30s, it is a pleasant return visit. Too bad cary grant isnt around after the first film, but theyre all funny. Topper takes a trip 1938 approved 80 min comedy, fantasy, romance to gain entry to heaven, a ghost attempts to reunite a divorcing couple as a good deed. Opening to topper takes a trip colorized 1987 vhs youtube. An almost complete list of both the psychotronic video guide and the encyclopedia. Topper takes a trip constance bennett roland young billie burke 1939 the ghosts of socialite marion constance bennett and her dog, skippy, help cosmo topper roland young with his. Story is complete 30s fantasy, but it is so wonderful to go back to this innocent time. Find movie and film cast and crew information for topper takes a trip 1939 norman z. Mrs toppers friend mrs parkhurst has convinced mrs topper, to file for a divorce from cosmo, due to the strange circumstances of his trip with. Franklin pangborn, alexander darcy, paul hurst, norman z. The plot doesnt develop till late in the movie, and simple lines of dialogue could tighten up the plot changes between films only to be left hanging in the breeze.
Roland young, billie burke, irving pichel, bobby barber mrs toppers 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. Mcleod, constance bennett, roland young, billie burke, comedy, fantasy, romance february 28, 2016 mrs. The result is bedlam, a nearend to toppers marriage and utter hilarity for the viewer. Mcleod, starring constance bennett and cary grant and featuring roland young. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Topper collection topper topper takes a trip available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but. Topper takes a trip 1938 movie posters cinematerial. Along the way, both topper, his wife, and marion get caught up in a host of silly situations. Cosmo topper takes a trip with ghostly marion kerby and dead dog atlasto the french riviera in hopes of winning back the estranged mrs. Media in category topper takes a trip film this category contains only the following file. I have only had time to watch about five minutes of this first movie but the. It probably wont be long before the third and final film of this series, topper returns.
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