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High Tor

1956·Movie
1h 30min·NR
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Fantasy and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

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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.
Vintage MusicalRomantic FantasyTelevision AdaptationClassic Hollywood StarsWhimsical StorytellingEnchanting ScoreFamily-Friendly EntertainmentNostalgic CharmGentle HumorMid-Century Television

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Is High Tor worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is High Tor rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is High Tor?

1 h 30 min

High Tor runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is High Tor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.