Topsy and Eva (1927)
HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS ROARED at their antics on the stage -- MILLIONS will enjoy the laugh of their lives when they see the INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS -- DUNCAN SISTERS IN THE MOTION PICTURE 'TOPSY and EVA'
Topsy, a Black slave girl who "jes' growed" is auctioned but nobody will bid. A young girl named Eva purchases Topsy for a nickel.
Director: Del Lord
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: July 26, 1927
Cast
- Rosetta Duncan - Topsy
- Vivian Duncan - Eva
- Gibson Gowland - Simon Leegree
- Noble Johnson - Uncle Tom
- Marjorie Daw - Marietta
- Myrtle Ferguson - Aunt Ophelia
- Nils Asther - George Shelby
- Henry Victor - Augustine St. Claire
- Carla Laemmle - Angel (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Harriet Beecher Stowe (Novel)
- Lois Weber (Adaptation)
- Catherine Chisholm Cushing (Theatre Play)
- Lois Weber (Screenplay)
Cinematography: John W. Boyle
Production: Feature Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
slavery, satire, blackface, uncle tom
More Films by Director: Del Lord
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Topsy and Eva about?
- Topsy, a Black slave girl who "jes' growed" is auctioned but nobody will bid. A young girl named Eva purchases Topsy for a nickel.
- Who directed Topsy and Eva?
- Topsy and Eva was directed by Del Lord.
- Who stars in Topsy and Eva?
- Topsy and Eva stars Rosetta Duncan, Vivian Duncan, Gibson Gowland, Noble Johnson, Marjorie Daw, Myrtle Ferguson.
- How long is Topsy and Eva?
- Topsy and Eva has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Topsy and Eva?
- Topsy and Eva is a Comedy film.
- Where was Topsy and Eva produced?
- Topsy and Eva was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Topsy and Eva?
- The themes of Topsy and Eva include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.