Top of the World (1955 film)
| Top of the World | |
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| Directed by | Lewis R. Foster |
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| Music by | Albert Glasser |
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| Edited by | Robert Ford |
Production company |
Landmark Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Top of the World is a 1955 American adventure film directed by Lewis R. Foster and written by John D. Klorer and N. Richard Nash.[1] The film stars Dale Robertson,[2] Evelyn Keyes,[3] Frank Lovejoy,[4] Nancy Gates,[5][6] Paul Fix,[2][7] Robert Arthur,[8][9][10] and Peter Hansen.[2]
Plot
Unable to fly jet missions at his age, Major (soon promoted to Lieutenant Colonel) Lee Gannon is reassigned from a California air base to a weather station in Alaska, against his wishes. He perks up on learning that ex-wife Virgie now owns a nightclub in Fairbanks.
Gannon reports for duty to Major Brad Cantrell, who explains to a skeptical Gannon how vital the weather situation is, apparently in a remote region near the North Pole that could be vulnerable to a Soviet air attack. Lieutenant Mary Ross, who handles public relations, is in love with Cantrell, but he has become attracted to Virgie and plans to marry her.
Virgie reveals a dark secret about her marriage with Gannon, then accuses Cantrell of sending her former husband on a dangerous mission just to get him out of the way. Stationed on a large block of drift ice far north of Alaska, Gannon and his men are at great risk as the floe melts and rescue planes are unable to land. Cantrell pilots a glider to rescue the men, with Gannon volunteering to be left behind, then stages a daring return trip. Gannon realizes he still loves Virgie, and a relieved Mary realizes she hasn't lost Cantrell.
Cast
- Dale Robertson as Maj. Lee Gannon
- Evelyn Keyes as Virgie Rayne
- Frank Lovejoy as Maj. Brad Cantrell
- Nancy Gates as Lt. Mary Ross
- Paul Fix as Maj. George French
- Robert Arthur as Lt. Skippy McGuire
- Peter Hansen as Capt. Cochrane
- Nick Dennis as Master Sgt. Cappi
- Russ Conway as Col. Nelson
- William Schallert as Capt. Harding
- Peter Bourne as Lt. 'Johnny' Johnson
- David McMahon as Brownie
- Marya Marco as Koora
Production
Filming
William H. Clothier said he used an Arriflex 35 camera to shoot scenes in the film.[11]
Film score
Composer Albert Glasser composed the music to the film.[12]
Release
Top of the World was released in May 1955, by United Artists.[13]
References
- ↑ "Top of the World". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Reid 2013, p. 83.
- ↑ "Evelyn Keyes". NNDB. United States: Soylent Communications. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Top of the World". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. United States: American Film Institute. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Nancy Gates". NNDB. United States: Soylent Communications. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Nancy Gates". Hollywood.com. Boca Raton, Florida: Hollywood.com, LLC. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ Beck 2016, p. 201.
- ↑ "Robert Arthur". NNDB. United States: Soylent Communications. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Robert Arthur". Hollywood.com. Boca Raton, Florida: Hollywood.com, LLC. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Robert Arthur". BFI National Archive. United Kingdom: British Film Institute. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ Pope 2012, p. 33.
- ↑ McCarty 2000, p. 516.
- ↑ "Top Of The World". TV Guide. New York City: NTVB Media (magazine) CBS Interactive
(CBS Corporation) (digital assets). Retrieved 22 October 2014.
Sources
- Reid, John Howard (2013). History in Movies Hollywood Style. Raleigh, North Carolina: Lulu Books. p. 83. ISBN 978-1304056023.
- Beck, Simon D. (2016). The Aircraft-Spotter's Film and Television Companion. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 201. ISBN 978-1476663494.
- Pope, Norris (2012). Chronicle of a Camera: The Arriflex 35 in North America, 1945-1972 (2013 ed.). Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi. p. 33. ASIN B00CKBBH9A.
- McCarty, Clifford (2000). Film Composers in America: A Filmography, 1911-1970 (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 516. ISBN 978-0195114737.