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Topper Returns poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.2 / 100
1941·Comedy / Fantasy / Mystery·1h 28m

TOPPER RETURNS

“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.

Above the Line
Roy Del Ruth·DirectorJonathan Latimer·ScreenplayGordon Douglas·ScreenplayNorbert Brodine·Director of PhotographyWerner R. Heymann·Original Music ComposerJames E. Newcom·Editor
Cast
Joan Blondell·Gail RichardsRoland Young·Cosmo TopperCarole Landis·Ann CarringtonBillie Burke·Mrs. Clara TopperDennis O'Keefe·BobPatsy Kelly·Emily, the MaidH.B. Warner·Mr. CarringtonEddie 'Rochester' Anderson·Edward ("Eddie"), the ChauffeurGeorge Zucco·Dr. JerisDonald MacBride·Sgt. Roberts
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 2
Roy Del Ruth·DirectorBernard Carr·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Jonathan Latimer·ScreenplayGordon Douglas·ScreenplayThorne Smith·Novel
Camera· 1
Norbert Brodine·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
James E. Newcom·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Werner R. Heymann·Original Music ComposerIrvin Talbot·ConductorWilliam Randall Sr.·SoundElmer Raguse·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Nicolai Remisoff·Art DirectionRoyer·Costume DesignWilliam Stevens·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Hal Roach·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Roy Seawright·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
79.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Topper Returns's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#87CEEB
#F0F8FF
#000000
Mood
Playful, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a light blue background with several illustrated figures and a large black top hat. In the upper left, a blonde woman in a pink robe looks t”

comedymystery
Key Elements
Top HatPaper
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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