Movie

Top Man

Released: September 17, 1943 (1943)

Runtime: 74 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Music

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Samuel S. Hinds as Mr. Fairchild
Age at release: 68
Richard Dix as Tom Warren
Age at release: 50
Lillian Gish as Beth Warren
Age at release: 49
Louise Beavers as Cleo
Age at release: 41
Noah Beery Jr. as Ed Thompson
Age at release: 30
Anne Gwynne as Pat Warren
Age at release: 24
Peggy Ryan as Jane Warren
Age at release: 19
Donald O'Connor as Don Warren
Age at release: 18
Susanna Foster as Connie Allen
Age at release: 18
Dickie Love as Tommy Haley
Age at release: Unknown

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Harry C. Bradley as Teacher
Age at release: 74
Irving Bacon as School Principal
Age at release: 50
George Eldredge as Mike
Age at release: 45
Barbara Brown as Mrs. Martha Fairchild
Age at release: 41
Borrah Minevitch as Borrah Minevitch
Age at release: 40
Count Basie as Orchestra Leader
Age at release: 39
Gladys Blake as Madge
Age at release: 23
Marcia Mae Jones as Erna Lane
Age at release: 19
David Holt as Archie Fleming
Age at release: 16
Bobby Brooks as Quartet Leader
Age at release: Unknown
Lassie Lou Ahern as Dancer
Age at release: Unknown
Harold Bell as Dancer
Age at release: Unknown
Eddie Bruce as Man in Audience with Cleo
Age at release: Unknown
Walter Cartier as Dancer
Age at release: Unknown
Jean Davis as High School Girl
Age at release: Unknown
Leo Diamond as Band Member
Age at release: Unknown
Pat Dillon as Tubby
Age at release: Unknown
Barbara Fleming as High School Girl
Age at release: Unknown
Carl Ford as Band Member
Age at release: Unknown
Dean Goodman as Newsboy
Age at release: Unknown