What is considered to be the first black and white film to be digitally colorized?

The film "Topper" (1937), directed by Norman Z. McLeod and re-released in 1985 by Hal Roach Studios, is considered to be the first black and white film to be digitally colorized. It was followed by "Way Out West" (1937); these films became the first black-and-white films to be redistributed in color using the digital colorization process.

An American supernatural comedy film "Topper" was produced by Hal Roach with the screenplay written by Jack Jevne, Eric Hatch, and Eddie Moran. Stars of the film are Constance Bennett and Cary Grant with Roland Young in a feature role. Other cast members include Billie Burke and Eugene Pallette. The film's storyline tells of a stuffy, stuck-in-his-ways man who is haunted by the ghosts of a fun-loving married couple.

"Topper" was adapted from the 1926 novel "Topper" by Thorne Smith. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. "Topper" was a huge hit with audiences and movie critics. In addition, it was also a big commercial success. The film made a little over $2 million at the box office in North America, while working with a budget of just $500,000 US dollars.