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
Tom Kane (film producer) overseeing television production. Kane was the producer of the Hallmark Hall of Fame production "Brush with Fate", which aired on CBS. He freelances as a producer and/or production manager and is a long-time member of the Directors Guild of America. Since 1984, Kane has taught film and television production. Tom Kane (film producer) Thomas John Kane is an American film and television producer, production manager and assistant director. Kane began his career in New York City working as a production manager on films such as "Prizzi's Honor", "Taxi Driver", "Raging Bull", "Kramer vs. Kramer", "An Unmarried Woman", "The Turning Point",