Question 1

What radio show reference does Gail make in the film?

Accepted Answer

Gail refers to the popular NBC radio show 'Pot O' Gold', which aired from 1939 to 1941 and awarded $1,000 to randomly called phone numbers.

Question 2

Why is 'Topper Returns' often available in poor-quality copies?

Accepted Answer

The film fell into public domain after the copyright holder failed to renew it, leading to many low-quality, edited duplicates from second- or third-generation copies.

Question 3

What classic car does Cosmo Topper have Eddie drive?

Accepted Answer

Cosmo Topper has Eddie drive a 1936 Mercedes SSK, an exotic and expensive car from that era, while the crashed cab is a 1936 De Soto.

Question 4

What is the basic plot of 'Topper Returns'?

Accepted Answer

Topper is haunted by Gail Richards, a spirit accidentally murdered while visiting her wealthy friend Ann Carrington, and helps her find her killer with zany results.

Question 5

Which actress played Gail Richards and later recalled laughing at the film's cast?

Accepted Answer

Joan Blondell played Gail Richards and in a 1972 interview remembered laughing at Eddie Anderson, Patsy Kelly, Billie Burke, and Rollie Young in this send-up of dark house plots.

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