Top Hat (1935)
They're Dancing Cheek-To-Cheek Again!
Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel room, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace.
Director: Mark Sandrich
Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: August 29, 1935
Cast
- Fred Astaire - Jerry Travers
- Ginger Rogers - Dale Tremont
- Edward Everett Horton - Horace Hardwick
- Erik Rhodes - Alberto Beddini
- Eric Blore - Bates
- Helen Broderick - Madge Hardwick
- Lucille Ball - Flower Shop Clerk (uncredited)
- Gino Corrado - Venice Hotel Manager (uncredited)
- Leonard Mudie - Florist (uncredited)
- Dennis O'Keefe - Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Allan Scott (Screenplay)
- Dwight Taylor (Screenplay)
- Dwight Taylor (Story)
- Irving Berlin (Lyricist)
Music: Irving Berlin
Cinematography: David Abel
Editing: William Hamilton
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $609,000
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Dance Passion
Keywords
dancing, dance, london, england, venice, italy, mistaken identity, musical, tap dancing, stage show, based on play or musical, fashion designer, singing, black and white, fashion, valet, rapier
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Top Hat about?
- Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel room, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace.
- Who directed Top Hat?
- Top Hat was directed by Mark Sandrich.
- Who stars in Top Hat?
- Top Hat stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Eric Blore, Helen Broderick.
- How long is Top Hat?
- Top Hat has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Top Hat?
- Top Hat is a Music, Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Top Hat?
- Top Hat had a budget of $609,000.
- How much did Top Hat gross?
- Top Hat grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Top Hat produced?
- Top Hat was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Top Hat?
- The themes of Top Hat include: Musical Spectacle, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Dance Passion.