An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer.An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer.An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer.
- Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 3 wins & 6 nominations total
Robert Adair
- London Hotel Clerk
- (uncredited)
Lucille Ball
- Flower Clerk
- (uncredited)
Tito Blasco
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
William A. Boardway
- Club Member
- (uncredited)
Tom Brandon
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Roy Brent
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Tex Brodus
- Hotel Guest
- (uncredited)
Phyllis Coghlan
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
- Venice Hotel Manager
- (uncredited)
Tom Costello
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Lorinne Crawford
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Oliver Cross
- Hotel Guest
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe first time Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers had a screenplay written specifically for them.
- GoofsThe opening scenes shows Jerry Travers already seated in the lounge of the club. No gentlemen's club, at least a London club, to this day allows guests to be seated in the lounge before their sponsor arrives and vouches for them.
- Quotes
Jerry Travers: In dealing with a girl or horse, one just lets nature take its course.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood: The Fabulous Era (1962)
- SoundtracksAlexander's Ragtime Band
(1911) (fragment) (uncredited)
Music by Irving Berlin
In the score during the opening credits
Featured review
Flying down to Venice
"Top Hat" is one of the best films Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers made together. Jay Sandrich, the director of most of their films knew what to bring to the story to make it perfect. It also helps the genial Irving Berlin was on hand to write some of his most beautiful songs to be sung in Fred Astaire's usual impeccable style. The sets were designed by Van Nest Polglase, who is equally at home showing Manhattan interiors as well as the Venetian fantasy sets.
Much has been said in this forum about the film, so we'll only add that Fred Astaire's Jerry was one of his best creations. Ginger Rogers as Dale Tremont, the high fashion model, shows an exquisite figure and is fine in keeping pace with Fred Astaire's dancing "cheek to cheek". The other best thing about "Top Hat" are: Edward Everett Horton, Helen Broderick, and Eric Blore. These three character actors are at their finest in the film. They make everything work because they are always there to lend a hand for the stars to shine without being on the way.
"Top Hat" is a happy film that keeps delighting viewers any time one is lucky enough to fall under its spell.
Much has been said in this forum about the film, so we'll only add that Fred Astaire's Jerry was one of his best creations. Ginger Rogers as Dale Tremont, the high fashion model, shows an exquisite figure and is fine in keeping pace with Fred Astaire's dancing "cheek to cheek". The other best thing about "Top Hat" are: Edward Everett Horton, Helen Broderick, and Eric Blore. These three character actors are at their finest in the film. They make everything work because they are always there to lend a hand for the stars to shine without being on the way.
"Top Hat" is a happy film that keeps delighting viewers any time one is lucky enough to fall under its spell.
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- May 21, 2006
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- The World by the Tail
- Filming locations
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $609,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $13,592
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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