A snappy little 76-minute, black-and-white item, this film noir dared to look at the dark side of Monroe's giggly sex appeal.
Don't Bother to Knock (1952)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:7
Rotten:0
Average Rating:6.8/10
Runtime: 76 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Jed, an airline pilot, (Widmark) is resting in a hotel when he notices Nell (Monroe), a young woman babysitting for a wealthy couple. As Jed gets to know Nell better he realizes that the woman is... Jed, an airline pilot, (Widmark) is resting in a hotel when he notices Nell (Monroe), a young woman babysitting for a wealthy couple. As Jed gets to know Nell better he realizes that the woman is not as stable as perhaps she should be. A unique thriller featuring a rare dramatic performance from Monroe, illustrating a broader range than most people might expect. [More]
Starring: Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Bancroft, Donna Corcoran
Starring: Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Bancroft, Donna Corcoran, Jeanne Cagney, Lurene Tuttle, Elisha Cook, Jim Backus, Verna Felton, Willis Bouchey, Don Beddoe, Gloria Blondell, Grace Hayle, Michael Ross, Vic Perrin
Director: Roy Ward Baker
Director: Roy Ward Baker
Screenwriter: Daniel Taradash
Producer: Julian C. Blaustein
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Reviews for Don't Bother to Knock
Drama realizado para provar que Monroe era boa atriz, é até bem sucedido em certo grau, pois ela desempenha razoavelmente bem seu papel. O problema é que o roteiro não desenvolve muito a história, que parece ter sido escrita para teatro.
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