The Duke is Tops depicts Duke Davis sacrifice for his star singer Ethel Andrews, as he deceives her to advance her career, leading to his own downfall, only to eventually combine their talents in creating a successful nightclub act. The Duke Is Tops is a 1938 American English-language Comedy Drama movie starring Ralph Cooper, Lena Horne, Laurence Criner, Monte Hawley, Willie Covan, Neva Peoples and Lillian Randolph. The Duke Is Tops was Produced by Leo C. Popkin. The Duke Is Tops is written by Phil Dunham and directed by William Nolte. Million Dollar Productions acquired the distribution rights for the movie. The Duke Is Tops was released on 1st September 1938 and takes a screen time of 73 minutes. Cinematography was done by Robert E. Cline and J. Henry Kruse and editing by Alice Greenwood and Arthur A. Brooks. The music was composed by Harvey Brooks along with Ben Ellison.
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The Duke Is Tops Reviews and Ratings
Average Review Rating : positive
Positive Review Rating : 62%
Dennis Schwartz
An all black film made in the 1930s that costars the 21 year old Lena Horne, in her first film role. ( Read More )
John Kinloch
Lena Horne... is highly successful. She is the first woman to appear to advantage in colored produced films. She has a pretty face, a pleasing personality, and beautiful voice. ( Read More )
Romeo L. Dougherty
A very entertaining little vehicle for the talents of Ralph Cooper. ( Read More )
Earl J. Morris
You will never forget the singing of Miss Horne in this picture. Cooper gave a splendid performance as the young producer. His many years of experience on the stage Ideally equips him for dramatic roles. ( Read More )
Variety Staff
The Duke Is Tops starts off as a very poor film and winds up as a passable vaudeville show via later half devoted to musical type finale. ( Read More )