Episode 4: Henrietta decides the house is too big and sells it to a family without asking Cosmo. Regardless of the comparisons I enjoyed Topper from beginning to end. | |, October 31, 2005 His main goal is purely to do things he’s not allowed, like smoke or dance, and he doesn’t care about failing at them he simply wants to experience them. You're almost there! Story is complete 30's fantasy, but it is so wonderful to go back to this innocent time. Great for relaxing on the couch and watching on a rainy Sunday afternoon. As a standalone performance I adored her, by far. Reviewed in Australia on 16 December 2017. Playing opposite Young is the darling Billie Burke as his wife, Clara. One of the great things about “Topper” is the seamless special effects work from Hal Roach’s Roy Seawright (the film was released via MGM, which distributed Roach’s two-reelers and other product). In fact death is as bland to them as everything else in life. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2019. Following the success of the Topper movies, the well-loved characters created by Thorne Smith were brought to life on the small screen from 1953-1956. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Topper becomes the definition of moderation! They know each other’s moves and are able to respond at the drop of a hat to any situation making it a mark of solid acting but cementing their relationship as one where they can predict how the other will react. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. (uncredited), Tony - Nightclub Owner Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2010. He shows the future comedic timing that would make him such an enduring icon. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The typical mediocre effort by VCI. When Marion vows to help Topper it’s more a wacky game as opposed to a serious way for them to move on to the afterlife. Blu Ray itself looked really nice and they did a decent job with restoration. (uncredited), Irate Nightclub Patron I liked this movie, not just because I love Grant, but it's a very funny movie. In addition to the stress of her career problems, The commercial and critical success of this film led director. Release Dates Who doesn’t love her? The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Special Extended Edition). Learn about it at http://carole-and-co.livejournal.com/160350.html (part of my site, http://carole-and-co.livejournal.com, which I’ve operated for more than five years and 2,000 entries). I just watched it last month but this makes me want to watch it again. I loved them all! The blu ray gives a choice of black and white or colorized -- please, please watch it in black and white as the director intended it to be watched. Yes, after this not only would Grant not take a supporting role but he became the king of the screwball. (uncredited), Sea Breeze Hotel Doorman Sign up here. Topper is a great movie with the one and only CARY GRANT, Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017, Topper is a great movie with the one and only CARY GRANT . To be honest, I can't figure out how they did a lot of the effects. Topper effortlessly mixes screwball comedy with a heartfelt message about living life to the fullest and boasts hilarious performances from Cary Grant, Constance Bennett, and Roland Young. The special effects are wonderful, with the couple fading away and back into scenes seamlessly, and there is plenty of great visual humour, like a scene where an invisible George repairs a car as bewildered passers-by wonder whether they are going mad. (uncredited), Hen-Pecked Motorist Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, Policeman Marion also has the same child-like quality Grant has. Topper, himself, wants to value life (something the Kerby’s didn’t) and live, and the Kerby’s make him fairly miserable in the process. | Wonderful to be able to finally see the very hard to find Topper takes a Trip. His entrance to a board meeting in the opening presents George as a child, proud of the fact that “I made it” as he throws his legs over the chair to sit down. September 17, 2008 Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. When it’s alluded to in the papers that Topper is stepping out on Clara, she freaks out and declares this couldn’t have happened at a worse time because it will prevent them from being invited to a party. Please choose a different delivery location. There are solid performances all around, and you'll recognize Burke from her role as Glinda the Good Witch in 'The Wizard of Oz'. ( Log Out / I was lucky to be able to once again own a copy of the colorized version of Topper. Actress Dyan Cannon sits down to talk about Otto Preminger, her career, and what the future holds for her. The story line is an original as is CARY GRANT . | Signalizes [Roach's] entry into full-length sophistication. This is most evident in the third movie,Topper Returns,which has been the most widely available film of the trilogy,for a while now. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I’m sure this route was taken to distance Topper from other films about dead people but I was taken aback by how “meh” to the whole thing the Kerby’s were. Cinemark The two “Topper” movies above were adapted from novels written by Thorne Smith, a master of ribald fantasy in the 1920s; some of the elements of his books had to be toned down to reach the screen in post-Code Hollywood. Who would have guessed it was made with 1937 technology? It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. |, June 24, 2006 The Topper Collection (Topper, Topper Takes A Trip, Topper Returns), Topper / Topper Returns ( Double Feature) (1941). Nothing too serious, mind you, except for ... oh, but they're dead. After filming, the Buick was bought by the Gilmore Oil Co. and was used for promotional purposes for many years. George asks “What do you suppose is the conventional thing to do now” (LOVE that line). Topper has a slightly grainy appearance to the print,for example;but unless you are a perfectionist,nothing worth worrying about. The film was adapted by Eric Hatch, Jack Jevne and Eddie Moran from the 1926 novel by Thorne Smith. (uncredited), Hoagy - Piano Player Topper is such a sweet movie and I highly recommend it. | Rating: 4/5, June 19, 2005 This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. The title sequence would have been produced around the time the movies were released in German speaking lands,I presume?! One of the show's young screenwriters, Stephen Sondheim, would go on to greater fame as lyricist for such major musicals as "West Side Story." Warning! It has a great story, uses old special effects, and has great actors. “Topper Returns,” the last in the series, was an original story and features Joan Blondell as a ghost, not Constance Bennett. A great pity that you don't see the sinister figure moving around in the titles,but it doesn't really matter;and the print quality of the movie that follows,compared to that of other dvds I've had to watch,is more than compensation as far as I'm concerned! The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. 'Topper' is a fun and playful movie which has several things going for it, starting with Cary Grant and Constance Bennett, who play a sophisticated married couple who enjoy staying out all night carousing. The Buick resembles a Cord, but the supercharger pipes on the side were just decorations. He is knocked unconscious and actually has a heart-felt debate on whether he should live or die. and the Terms and Policies, Sophisticated, but a touch too mild, saved by an ebullient cast. It is horrible to say the least .the grainyness is so poor that you can not watch this version. Wonder how those compare. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Additional. Visible only to Cosmo, the Kerbys cause unending trouble in their attempts to teach him to enjoy life. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Dearly Departed Tours owner Scott Michaels joins us to get down with the residents of Transylvania in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Topper is great fun and the perfect featherweight entertainment. By modern standards its hard to tell the difference much between the monotony of complacency and freewheeling depicted here, but still a grand time is had by all in this, the film that solidified Cary Grant as major star material. She’s gorgeous to be sure, evoking a Myrna Loy quality with her exotic looks in contrast to her blonde hair. He discovers his wife truly loves him, and unlike the Kerby’s he couldn’t be with her. Good Comedy with Cary Grant from MGM in B&W and beautiful 1080 Bluray.Fair Price! Change ), Become a Patron!https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButton.bundle.js. All Critics (19) Don't overthink it, and you'll enjoy this one. The fulcrum around which the plot runs is on Topper himself (the film is named after him) as he discovers his freedom. I first saw it during a dark period in my high school days and it really helped pick me up. Its estimated budget of $10 million was easily recouped when it became one of the box-office champion films of all time. Constance Bennett is beautiful. The fancy finned-back car driven by the Kerbys was custom built by the Bohman & Schwartz Co. using a 1936 Buick Roadmaster chassis. When the Kerbys offer a little "help" at the tables, the investigator's suspicions appear to come true. in Germany is rather amusing!! (uncredited), Eddie - Cab Driver Slugged by Topper The print quality doesn't have the sharpness you will find in a digitally restored release from a studio,like Fox,for example,but it is still very good. Hal Roach did a fantastic job in colorizing the movie. Young is hysterical. The standard dvd is much better . Special note should be given to the special effects which were nominated for an Oscar. 2 Television Classics. You will enjoy this movie. Billie Burke elevates flustering while crying to new highs. It’s easy to confuse today’s film with several others that deal with lovable spirits trying to make amends. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. In fact he created a seperate division of the company to make sure it is done right. While I loved the film that director Norman Z. McLeod gave me, I yearned to see how death affected the Kerby’s. the dvds were in german but it was easy enough to change them into english.
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