High Tor
Synopsis
High Tor is a 1936 play by Maxwell Anderson. Twenty years after the original production, Anderson adapted it into a television musical with Arthur Schwartz. Anderson first considered a musical adaptation of High Tor for television in 1949. He and John Monks Jr. adapted the play as a made-for-television musical fantasy in 1955, with music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Anderson. High Tor was filmed in November 1955 by Desilu Productions at the RKO-Pathé Studio and broadcast March 10, 1956 on the CBS television network, as a 90-minute episode of the series Ford Star Jubilee. Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Nancy Olson, Hans Conreid, and Keenan Wynn starred in the film, produced by Arthur Schwartz, and directed by James Neilson.
Top Cast
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Bing Crosby
Van Van Dorn
Julie Andrews
Lise
Nancy Olson
Judith
Everett Sloane
DeWitt
Hans Conried
Biggs
Lloyd Corrigan
Skimmerhorn
Dan Barton
Buddy
Robert Foulk
Elkus
James Gavin
Patsy
Kay E. Kuter
Dope
Charles Meredith
Biggs Sr.
George N. Neise
Budge
John Pickard
Captain
Micheal Miller
Pieter
Jack Pepper
1st Sailor
Richard Keene
2nd Sailor
Bobby Jordan
3rd Sailor
Lee Turnbull
4th Sailor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Neilson, Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Anderson, John Monks Jr.
- Original Score
- Arthur Schwartz
- Original Title
- High Tor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- CBS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Neilson, Franklin J. Schaffner
Maxwell Anderson, John Monks Jr.
Arthur Schwartz
Lester Shorr
Danny B. Landres
Arthur Schwartz, Bing Crosby
Department Leadership Roster
Danny B. Landres
Editor
Lester Shorr
Director of Photography
James Neilson
Director
Arthur Schwartz
Producer
Maxwell Anderson
Writer
John Monks Jr.
Writer
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Tor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Tor about?
High Tor is a 1936 play by Maxwell Anderson. Twenty years after the original production, Anderson adapted it into a television musical with Arthur Schwartz. Anderson first considered a musical adaptation of High Tor for television in 1949. He and John Monks Jr. adapted the play as a made-for-television musical fantasy in 1955, with music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Anderson. High Tor was filmed in November 1955 by Desilu Productions at the RKO-Pathé Studio and broadcast March 10, 1956 on the CBS television network, as a 90-minute episode of the series Ford Star Jubilee. Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Nancy Olson, Hans Conreid, and Keenan Wynn starred in the film, produced by Arthur Schwartz, and directed by James Neilson.
Who directed High Tor?
High Tor was directed by James Neilson, Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in High Tor?
The principal cast of High Tor includes Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Nancy Olson, Everett Sloane, Hans Conried.
When was High Tor released and how long is it?
High Tor was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for High Tor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Tor was composed by Arthur Schwartz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High Tor?
High Tor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).