| Birth: | Mar. 27, 1892 | | Death: | Jun. 21, 1934 | 
Author. He was known for his lighthearted fantasy novels, the most successful of which was "Topper" (1926), about a mild-mannered bank executive who is rescued from a drab existence by two fun-loving ghosts. The book spawned a sequel, "Topper Takes a Trip" (1932), and was made into a classic 1937 film starring Cary Grant and Constance Bennett; Leo G. Carroll played Topper in a popular 1950's tv series. The son of a naval officer, Smith was born in Annapolis, Maryland, and served in the Navy during World War I. He died of a heart attack at 42, leaving a novel, "The Passionate Witch", unfinished. Published in 1941, it was filmed as "I Married a Witch" (1942) and later inspired the 1960's sitcom "Bewitched". (bio by: Bobb Edwards)
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Mount Olivet Cemetery
Maspeth
Queens County
New York, USA
Plot: Section M, Plot 5830 |
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Originally Created by: Bobb Edwards
Record added: Jan 17, 2005
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Jackie Howard
Added: Mar. 27, 2013 |
Happy Birthday!
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Cindy
Added: Mar. 27, 2013 |
Thank you for your fantasy stories, including "Topper" Also thank you for your service to our country during WWI. Rest in eternal Peace
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Ann Joscher
Added: Feb. 26, 2013 |
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