Overview

Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.

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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (1938)
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Box office
Made on a $500K budget
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Collection
Part of Topper Collection
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Music
Music by Marvin Hatley
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Norbert Brodine
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Details

Director: Norman Z. McLeod
Writers: Eric HatchScreenplay
Jack JevneScreenplay
Eddie MoranScreenplay
Thorne SmithNovel
Status: Released
Release date: July 16, 1937
Original language: English
Budget: $500K
Countries: United States of America
Collection: Topper Collection

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Hal Roach Studios

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