BackgroundHigh Noon(1952) is possibly the all-time best Western film ever made - a successful box-office production by Stanley Kramer and director Fred Zinnemann (who also directedFrom Here to Eternity (1953)andA Man For All Seasons (1966))."A leather book titled "Intolerance" opens, with a title card superimposed over the text of the open pages:Act I:Our first story - out of the cradle of the present.On their way to view the Crown Jewels, he turns things around in his favor when he accuses her of also becoming suspicious and absent-minded.Commander Philip Francis Queeg (Humphrey Bogart).After the transfer of leadership, DeVriess assessed his ship with Queeg:This one's tired.She's had the guts run out of her.She ought to be melted down for razor blades.The crew may not look like much, they're ired, too.Every man is okay.The departing Captain's sentimental parting was highlighted by a gift - actually against Navy regulations, although it was a typical example of the crew disregarding the rules (Captain: "I've been aboard the Caine too long").