Top of the World (1955 film)

Top of the World
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Lewis R. Foster
Produced by
  • Lewis R. Foster
  • Michael Baird
Screenplay by
  • John D. Klorer
  • N. Richard Nash
Starring
Music by Albert Glasser
Cinematography
Edited by Robert Ford
Production
company
Landmark Productions
Distributed by United Artists
Release date
  • May 1955 (1955-05)
Running time
 91 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Top of the World is a 1955 American adventure film directed by Lewis R. Foster, written by John D. Klorer and N. Richard Nash,[1] and starring 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 Californian 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

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

  1. ↑ "Top of the World". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Archived from the original on December 11, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 Reid 2013, p. 83.
  3. ↑ "Evelyn Keyes". NNDB. United States: Soylent Communications. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Top of the World". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. United States: American Film Institute. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Nancy Gates". NNDB. United States: Soylent Communications. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Nancy Gates". Hollywood.com. Boca Raton, Florida: Hollywood.com, LLC. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  7. ↑ Beck 2016, p. 201.
  8. ↑ "Robert Arthur". NNDB. United States: Soylent Communications. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Robert Arthur". Hollywood.com. Boca Raton, Florida: Hollywood.com, LLC. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Robert Arthur". BFI National Archive. United Kingdom: British Film Institute. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  11. ↑ Pope 2012, p. 33.
  12. ↑ McCarty 2000, p. 516.
  13. ↑ "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. ISBN 9781617037429.
  • McCarty, Clifford (2000). Film Composers in America: A Filmography, 1911-1970 (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 516. ISBN 978-0195114737.
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