Topper Returns (1941)
Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Gail Richards, accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend, Ann Carrington, the intended victim. With Topper's help, Gail sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results.
Director:
Roy Del Ruth
Writers:
Jonathan Latimer, Gordon Douglas.
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Joan Blondell as Gail Richards |
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Roland Young as Cosmo Topper |
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Carole Landis as Ann Carrington |
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Billie Burke as Mrs. Clara Topper |
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Dennis O'Keefe as Bob |
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Patsy Kelly as Emily, the Maid |
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H.B. Warner as Mr. Carrington |
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Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson as Edward ("Eddie"), the Chauffeur |
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George Zucco as Dr. Jeris |
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Donald MacBride as Sgt. Roberts |
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Rafaela Ottiano as Lillian |
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Trevor Bardette as Rama |
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William H. O'Brien as Second Butler (uncredited) |
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Eddy Chandler as Jim - Police Sergeant (uncredited) |
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Brick Sullivan as Darryl - Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Directing | Roy Del Ruth | Director |
| Visual Effects | Roy Seawright | Visual Effects |
| Art | William Stevens | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Irvin Talbot | Conductor |
| Writing | Thorne Smith | Novel |
| Writing | Jonathan Latimer | Screenplay |
| Writing | Gordon Douglas | Screenplay |
| Production | Hal Roach | Producer |
| Sound | Werner R. Heymann | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Norbert Brodine | Director of Photography |
| Editing | James E. Newcom | Editor |
| Art | Nicolai Remisoff | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Royer | Costume Design |
| Directing | Bernard Carr | Assistant Director |
| Sound | William Randall Sr. | Sound |
| Sound | Elmer Raguse | Sound |