Top Hat (1935)
Top Hat is a 1935 music movie directed by Mark Sandrich, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Edward Everett Horton.
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.
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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.
When was Top Hat released?
Top Hat was released on 29 August 1935.
How long is Top Hat?
Top Hat runs 1h 39m.
Who made Top Hat?
Top Hat was directed by Mark Sandrich.
Where can I watch Top Hat?
Top Hat is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Top Hat
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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)
- Nick Thompson as Italian Police Officer (uncredited)
- Tom Ricketts as Nervous Thackeray Club Waiter (uncredited)
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