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
When in Rome (1952 film) he'll visit then, Halligan assures him that he will. According to MGM records the film made $503,000 in the US and Canada and $180,000 elsewhere, resulting in a loss of $918,000. When in Rome (1952 film) When in Rome (1952) is a film starring Van Johnson, Paul Douglas, and Joseph Calleia. The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and was based on a story by Robert Buckner, Dorothy Kingsley, and Charles Schnee. "When in Rome" was one of the last films directed by famed MGM director Clarence Brown . Father John X. Halligan (Johnson) is a Catholic Priest visiting Rome, Italy