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
- Starring:
- Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, (more)
- Director(s):
- Roy Ward Baker
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Don't Bother to Knock
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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 76 mins
Complete Cast of Don't Bother to Knock
- Richard Widmark - Jed Towers
- Anne Bancroft - Lyn Leslie
- Jeanne Cagney - Rochelle
- Lurene Tuttle - Mrs. Ruth Jones
- Verna Felton - Mrs. Ballew
- Don Beddoe - Mr. Ballew
- Grace Hayle - Mrs. McMurdock
- Vic Perrin - Elevator Operator
- Robert Foulk - Doorman
- Emmett Vogan - Toastmaster
- Marilyn Monroe - Nell Forbes
- Donna Corcoran - Bunny Jones
- Elisha Cook, Jr. - Eddie
- Jim Backus - Peter Jones
- Willis B. Bouchey - Bartender
- Gloria Blondell - Girl Photographer
- Michael Ross - Pat, the House Detective
- Dick Cogan - Bell Captain
- Olan Soule - Desk Clerk
- Eda Reiss Merin - Maid
- Director(s):
- Roy Ward Baker
- Writer(s):
- Daniel Taradash
- Producer(s):
- Julian Blaustein
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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