“Topper's having girl trouble again!”
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.
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Cast & Crew
Joan Blondell
Gail Richards
Roland Young
Cosmo Topper
Carole Landis
Ann Carrington
Billie Burke
Mrs. Clara Topper
Dennis O'Keefe
Bob
Patsy Kelly
Emily, the Maid
H.B. Warner
Mr. Carrington
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Edward ("Eddie"), the Chauffeur
George Zucco
Dr. Jeris
Donald MacBride
Sgt. Roberts
Rafaela Ottiano
Lillian
Trevor Bardette
Rama
William H. O'Brien
Second Butler (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Jim - Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Brick Sullivan
Darryl - Police Officer (uncredited)
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Reviews & Thoughts
Joan Blondell ("Gail") is staying with her friend "Ann Carrington" when she is murdered. Her ghost alights on next door neighbour "Cosmo Topper" (Roland Young) to help her get to the bottom of it all. This is actually quite a witty little comedy thriller; Billie Burke is suitably over-the-top as "Mrs. Topper" and Rochester Anderson as the chauffeur brings his usual cheeky charm to the proceedings. The actual whodunnit it almost irrelevant: this is a film about characters and with a bit of menace added by George Zucco ("Dr. Jeris") and Donald MacBride as the pretty hapless, hopeless, "Detective Roberts" we get a decent, quickly paced, drama with all the haunted-house secret passages, moving bookcases and trap doors to keep us guessing and some good writing that swipes at almost everything/everyone.. It's way too long - could easily lose half an hour to tighten it all up but It's still a bit of a laugh to watch.
