High Tor(1956)
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.
High Tor (1956) is a fantasy and music film directed by James Neilson, released on March 10, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Nancy Olson and Everett Sloane. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- James Neilson
- Writers:
- Maxwell Anderson, Maxwell Anderson, Maxwell Anderson
- Producers:
- Arthur Schwartz
- Cinematographer:
- Lester Shorr
- Production:
- CBS Productions
- Status:
- Released
High Tor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bing Crosby
as Van Van Dorn
Julie Andrews
as Lise
Nancy Olson
as Judith
Everett Sloane
as DeWitt
Hans Conried
as Biggs
Lloyd Corrigan
as Skimmerhorn
Dan Barton
as Buddy
Robert Foulk
as Elkus
James Gavin
as Patsy
Kay E. Kuter
as Dope
Charles Meredith
as Biggs Sr.
George N. Neise
as Budge
Key crew
Directed by James Neilson, written by Maxwell Anderson, Maxwell Anderson and Maxwell Anderson, produced by Arthur Schwartz.
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High Tor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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High Tor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch High Tor online?
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Who stars in High Tor?
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The main cast of High Tor (1956) includes Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Nancy Olson, Everett Sloane and Hans Conried. The film was directed by James Neilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was High Tor released?
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High Tor was released on March 10, 1956 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is High Tor worth watching?
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High Tor (1956) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.