Top Hat
"They're Dancing Cheek-To-Cheek Again!"
Originally released in 1935. Top Hat is a music/comedy film. directed by Mark Sandrich.
Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Edward Everett Horton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (319 votes)
Budget
$609K
Production budget
Box Office
$3.2M
5.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
as Jerry Travers
Ginger Rogers
as Dale Tremont
Edward Everett Horton
as Horace Hardwick
Erik Rhodes
as Alberto Beddini
Eric Blore
as Bates
Helen Broderick
as Madge Hardwick
Lucille Ball
as Flower Shop Clerk (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
as Venice Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Leonard Mudie
as Florist (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefe
as Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $609,000
- Revenue
- $3,202,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
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...
Who directed Top Hat?
Top Hat was directed by Mark Sandrich.
How long is Top Hat?
Top Hat has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Top Hat released?
Top Hat was released on August 29, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Top Hat?
The main cast of Top Hat includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Eric Blore.
Is Top Hat worth watching?
Top Hat has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 319 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.