My late Mum used to have an LP by British artist Peter Skellern, melodiously singing some of the magnificent songs from the Astaire/Rogers musicals - and it has stayed with me ever since. This is probably my favourite - the dancing is delicate and stylish; the chemistry between Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers is electric; and although the plot itself leaves a great deal to be desired; it's not about the story - it's…
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.
Top 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)
Nick Thompson
Italian Police Officer (uncredited)
Tom Ricketts
Nervous Thackeray Club Waiter (uncredited)
Robert Adair
London Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
William A. Boardway
Club Member (uncredited)
Tex Brodus
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Phyllis Coghlan
Dancer (uncredited)
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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…
When was Top Hat released?
Top Hat was released in 1935.
What genres does Top Hat belong to?
Top Hat is categorised as Music, Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in Top Hat?
The cast of Top Hat includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Eric Blore.