Don't Bother to Knock (1952)
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- 76 mins
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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, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Don't Bother to Knock:
Richard Widmark also in No Way Out , The Long Ships , The Last Wagon , The Frogmen , Warlock , To the Devil, a Daughter
Donna Corcoran also in Angels in the Outfield
Don't Bother to Knock Trivia
Who played Jed Towers in the movie Don't Bother to Knock?
Richard Widmark played Jed Towers in the movie Don't Bother to Knock
Who played Nell Forbes in the movie Don't Bother to Knock?
Marilyn Monroe played Nell Forbes in the movie Don't Bother to Knock
Who played Lyn Leslie in the movie Don't Bother to Knock?
Anne Bancroft played Lyn Leslie in the movie Don't Bother to Knock
Who played Bunny Jones in the movie Don't Bother to Knock?
Donna Corcoran played Bunny Jones in the movie Don't Bother to Knock
Who played Rochelle in the movie Don't Bother to Knock?
Jeanne Cagney played Rochelle in the movie Don't Bother to Knock
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