Top Man (1943)
All Together - and All Terrific!
In this WW II musical, a young man suddenly finds himself in charge of his family when his father is called to war. To help the flagging spirits of local factory workers, the plucky lad, his siblings and his schoolmates put on a lively little show. With a little work, he even convinces Count Basie to come with his band.
Director: Charles Lamont
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: September 17, 1943
Cast
- Donald O'Connor - Don Warren
- Susanna Foster - Connie Allen
- Lillian Gish - Beth Warren
- Richard Dix - Tom Warren
- Peggy Ryan - Jane Warren
- Anne Gwynne - Pat Warren
- Noah Beery Jr. - Ed Thompson
- Samuel S. Hinds - Mr. Fairchild
- Louise Beavers - Cleo
- Dickie Love - Tommy Haley
Screenplay
Cinematography: Hal Mohr
Editing: Paul Landres
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charles Lamont
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Top Man about?
- In this WW II musical, a young man suddenly finds himself in charge of his family when his father is called to war. To help the flagging spirits of local factory workers, the plucky lad, his siblings and his schoolmates put on a lively little show. With a little work, he even convinces Count Basie to come with his band.
- Who directed Top Man?
- Top Man was directed by Charles Lamont.
- Who stars in Top Man?
- Top Man stars Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster, Lillian Gish, Richard Dix, Peggy Ryan, Anne Gwynne.
- How long is Top Man?
- Top Man has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Top Man?
- Top Man is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Top Man produced?
- Top Man was produced in United States of America.