Comedy · United States of America · 1927 · 1h 20m

Topsy and Eva

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Director
Del Lord
Cast
Rosetta Duncan as Topsy Vivian Duncan as Eva Gibson Gowland as Simon Leegree Noble Johnson as Uncle Tom Marjorie Daw as Marietta Myrtle Ferguson as Aunt Ophelia
Crew
John W. Boyle — Director of Photography Lois Weber — Screenplay Harriet Beecher Stowe — Novel
Tagline

HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS ROARED at their antics on the stage -- MILLIONS will enjoy the laugh of their lives when they see the INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS -- DUNCAN SISTERS IN THE MOTION PICTURE 'TOPSY and EVA'

Synopsis

Topsy, a Black slave girl who "jes' growed" is auctioned but nobody will bid. A young girl named Eva purchases Topsy for a nickel.

Mood & Themes
slaverysatireblackfaceuncle tom
Key Collaborators
Del Lord Director John W. Boyle Director of Photography Lois Weber Screenplay Harriet Beecher Stowe Novel
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