High Tor
Originally released in 1956. High Tor is a fantasy/music film. directed by James Neilson.
Starring Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, and Nancy Olson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ada...
Who directed High Tor?
High Tor was directed by James Neilson.
How long is High Tor?
High Tor has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was High Tor released?
High Tor was released on March 10, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in High Tor?
The main cast of High Tor includes Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Nancy Olson, Everett Sloane, Hans Conried.