Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director James Neilson
Writers Maxwell Anderson, Maxwell Anderson
Studio CBS Productions
Rating 7.5/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Van Van Dorn

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Lise

Nancy Olson

Nancy Olson

Judith

Everett Sloane

Everett Sloane

DeWitt

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Biggs

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Skimmerhorn

Dan Barton

Dan Barton

Buddy

Robert Foulk

Robert Foulk

Elkus

James Gavin

Patsy

Kay E. Kuter

Dope

Charles Meredith

Charles Meredith

Biggs Sr.

George N. Neise

George N. Neise

Budge

Frequently Asked Questions

High Tor was released on March 10, 1956.

The runtime of High Tor is 1h 30m.

High Tor is a Fantasy, Music movie.

High Tor has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

High Tor is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

High Tor was directed by James Neilson.

The main cast of High Tor includes Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Nancy Olson.

High Tor is originally in English.