Top Man

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

Don Warren

Susanna Foster

Connie Allen

Lillian Gish

Beth Warren

Richard Dix

Tom Warren

Peggy Ryan

Jane Warren

Anne Gwynne

Pat Warren

Noah Beery Jr.

Ed Thompson

Samuel S. Hinds

Mr. Fairchild

Louise Beavers

Cleo

Dickie Love

Tommy Haley