The Ballad of High Noon The Ballad of High Noon “The Ballad of High Noon” (or “Do Not Forsake Me, O My Darlin’”) is a popular song published in 1952, with music by Dimitri Tiomkin and lyrics by Ned Washington. It is the theme song of the movie "High Noon", sung over the opening credits by Tex Ritter, with its tune repeated throughout the film. It was awarded the 1952 Academy Award for Best Original Song, and was performed that night for the Academy by Ritter. The song is about the film's main character, Will Kane (played by Gary Cooper), and the moral dilemma of
Chelsea Kane guest star in the television series "Cracking Up", "Listen Up!", the pilot episode of "Summerland" and the 2004 direct-to-video film "Arizona Summer". In 2007, Kane starred in her first theatrical film role as Meredith Baxter Dimly, in the film "Bratz", playing the film's antagonist. She also performed two of the songs on . In 2008, she starred in the original movie, "Minutemen", as Stephanie Jameson. She also appeared in one episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place" (the episode, "The Supernatural") and she starred in the Disney Channel original film "Starstruck" (2010). She played the role of Stella Malone, the stylist