Top Man (1943)

9.0/10 • 74 min • Comedy Music

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.

Cast

Donald O'Connor

Susanna Foster

Lillian Gish

Richard Dix

Peggy Ryan

Anne Gwynne

Noah Beery Jr.

Samuel S. Hinds

Louise Beavers

Marcia Mae Jones

David Holt

Barbara Brown

Mrs. Martha Fairchild

Borrah Minevitch

Borrah Minevitch

Count Basie

Orchestra Leader

Irving Bacon

School Principal

Gladys Blake

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