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Top Man

Top Man

All Together - and All Terrific!

19431h 14m

Overview

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.

Directed by Charles Lamont
Written by Zachary Gold
Produced by Milton Schwarzwald
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Top Cast

Donald O'Connor

Donald O'Connor

Don Warren

Susanna Foster

Susanna Foster

Connie Allen

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Beth Warren

Richard Dix

Richard Dix

Tom Warren

Peggy Ryan

Peggy Ryan

Jane Warren

Anne Gwynne

Anne Gwynne

Pat Warren

Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr.

Ed Thompson

Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

Mr. Fairchild

Louise Beavers

Louise Beavers

Cleo

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Dickie Love

Tommy Haley

About Top Man

Top Man is a comedy, music film released in 1943. Directed by Charles Lamont, it stars Donald O'Connor, Susanna Foster, Lillian Gish. 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.

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