Don't Bother to Knock (1952) Reviews

Don't Bother to Knock (1952)
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Sex symbol Marilyn Monroe went dramatic in 1952's Don't Bother to Knock. Monroe plays Nell Forbes, a beautiful but suicidal young woman, recently released from a mental institution. She doesn't mention this on her resumé when she takes a baby-sitting job in a posh hotel. Jed Towers (Richard Widmark), a hotel guest, tries to make time with Nell after his own girlfriend, played by Anne Bancroft, has told him to take a hike. As Nell and Jed neck on the couch, the little girl whom Nell is tending (Donna Corcoran) surprises the spooning couple. This drives the psychotic Nell over the edge, forcing Jed to try to keep the baby-sitter from killing both herself and the child. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, (more)
Director(s):
Roy Ward Baker
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Robert D.

Marilyn did an excellent job of protraying a young woman with some psychological issues. The story line kept me interested and Richard Widmark did an excellent job. The black and white photography fit the situation.

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Josette S.

Good movie. Marilyn Monroe had range and passion. I would watch this again and again.

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Stephen P.

I really enjoyed this movie; it had suspence, drama and most of all, supurb acting, expecially by Mariyn..

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Melissa D.

This movie wasent bad, but it wasent great. It moved really slow. It was just ok

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Megan E.

I actually enjoyed this film more than expected. Monroe was a fine actress in the wrong time period. Worth watching

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Latasha F.

I m a big fan of Marilyn Monroe....so natural I think that she was star of the movie but all in all the movie was a classic black and white movie (which i think we in the 21st centruy should have more of). I Love it!!!!!!!!!!

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DAVID L.

good story line,.a good marilyn monroe film acting was very good...richard widmark did excellent job..

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James H.

Solid thriller with a very insightful performance from Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark does a fine job as well. It always held my interest and wasn't predictable. Well done.

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John M.

this movie was very slow. I was bored, I like both MM and RW but I say pass this one. if you are a big MM fan you may want to rent it.

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DELORES S.

The first Marilyn Monroe movie I ever watched was Niagara then Don’t Bother to Knock. Despite her sex symbol reputation, she really was a darn good actress. I was not disappointed in her performance in this movie. Excellent acting by Monroe and Richard Widmark. This type of movie is why I’m a fan of movies of this era.

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    Robert D.

    Marilyn did an excellent job of protraying a young woman with some psychological issues. The story line kept me interested and Richard Widmark did an excellent job. The black and white photography fit the situation.

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    Josette S.

    Good movie. Marilyn Monroe had range and passion. I would watch this again and again.

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    Stephen P.

    I really enjoyed this movie; it had suspence, drama and most of all, supurb acting, expecially by Mariyn..

    Yes   |   No

     
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