The High Terrace
“Mystery Clutches Like a Nightmare - while a killer roams at large!”
Synopsis
A British theater actress unable to get out of her contract is assisted by an American playwright when a pair of her scissors is discovered lodged in her producer's back.
Top Cast
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Dale Robertson
Bill Lang
Lois Maxwell
Stephanie Blake
Derek Bond
John Mansfield
Eric Pohlmann
Otto Kellner
Mary Laura Wood
Molly Kellner
Lionel Jeffries
Monkton
Jameson Clark
Detective Inspector Mackay
Carl Bernard
Jock Dunmow
Garard Green
Raymond White
Olwen Brookes
Mother Superior
Benita Lydal
Violet Gage
Marianne Stone
Mansfield's Landlady
Frederick Treves
Police Constable West
Jonathan Field
Theater Critic
Gretchen Franklin
Mrs. Webb
Alan Robinson
Robert Baines
Jack Cunningham
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Cass
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Shaughnessy, Norman Hudis
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- The High Terrace
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Cipa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Cass
Alfred Shaughnessy, Norman Hudis, Brock Williams, A.T. Weisman
Stanley Black
Eric Cross
Henry Richardson
Monty Berman, Robert S. Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Cass
Director
Alfred Shaughnessy
Screenplay
Henry Richardson
Editor
Monty Berman
Producer
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Eric Cross
Director of Photography
Norman Hudis
Screenplay
Robert S. Baker
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The High Terrace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The High Terrace about?
A British theater actress unable to get out of her contract is assisted by an American playwright when a pair of her scissors is discovered lodged in her producer's back.
Who directed The High Terrace?
The High Terrace was directed by Henry Cass.
Who stars in The High Terrace?
The principal cast of The High Terrace includes Dale Robertson, Lois Maxwell, Derek Bond, Eric Pohlmann, Mary Laura Wood.
When was The High Terrace released and how long is it?
The High Terrace was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The High Terrace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The High Terrace was composed by Stanley Black.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The High Terrace?
The High Terrace holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).