Topper Returns
Topper Returns is a 1941 film directed by Roy Del Ruth.
It is the third and final entry in the initial series of supernatural comedy films inspired by the novels of Thorne Smith.
It followed "Topper" (1937) and "Topper Takes a Trip" (1938).
As in the prior films, Roland Young plays Cosmo Topper, a mousy banker who gets into trouble because of his ability to see and speak with ghosts, and Billie Burke plays his wife, who's constantly befuddled by his strange antics.
The plot revolves around a murder mystery.
Joan Blondell portrays a slain woman who seeks out the reluctant Topper and enlists his help in identifying her killer and saving her friend, played by Carole Landis.
Most of the action takes place in a spooky mansion filled with eccentric characters, trapdoors and secret passages.
The film was nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Special Effects
(Roy Seawright and Elmer Raguse) and Best Sound Recording (Elmer Raguse).
A TV series of "Topper" premiered in 1953 and ran for two seasons.
A pilot called "Topper Returns" (1973) was later made for a proposed TV series.
There was also a made-for-TV remake of the original film "Topper" in 1979.
In 1969, "Topper Returns" entered the public domain in the United States because the claimants did not renew its copyright registration in the 28th year after publication.
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
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Bill Smith (footballer, born 1897)
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Harry Wainwright (footballer)
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Roy Del Ruth
Roy Del Ruth (October 18, 1893, Delaware – April 27, 1961) was an American film director.
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The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.

Question: When did the director of film Topper Returns die?
Answer: April 27, 1961