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If Topper Takes a Trip is not up to the level of the original Topper, one of the major reasons why can be summed up in three words: no Cary Grant. The debonair, suave superstar added considerably to the original's success, and his absence here (save for some flashback footage from the original) is keenly felt. That said, Trip is still a nice bit of sprightly fun, thanks to the fact that Constance Bennett, Roland Young and Billie Burke have all returned to reprise their parts. Bennett looks simply stunning, but she's more than just a pretty face in glamorous clothes. She performs her part with fine comedic skill and is a delight throughout. Even more valuable is Young as the title character, who manages to take situations demanding an exasperating degree of bedfuddleness and make them hilarious. His physical comedy is also priceless. Things are not hurt by the presence of chemistry between him and Burke, who for her part continues to bring new meaning to the word "dithering," yet still manages to be charming and endearing rather than annoying. There must also be special praise for Roy Seawright's excellent special effects, very state of the art for the time and still captivating today. The screenplay is not up to the level of the players or the effects, but it's serviceable and does provide opportunity for several very funny sequences.