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Overview
Release Date:
18 July 1952 (USA) moreTagline:
You never met her type before... morePlot:
An airline pilot, dumped by his girlfriend, pursues a baby-sitter in his hotel...and gradually realizes she's dangerous. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Actor Widmark Dies (From WENN. 26 March 2008, 12:11 PM, PDT)
Monroe Was 'Self-Destructive Wounded Bird' (From WENN. 9 July 2002)
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An unstable young woman takes a babysitting job at a New York City hotel and wreaks havoc on the various residents. moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Richard Widmark | ... | Jed Towers | |
| Marilyn Monroe | ... | Nell Forbes | |
| Anne Bancroft | ... | Lyn Lesley | |
| Donna Corcoran | ... | Bunny Jones | |
| Jeanne Cagney | ... | Rochelle | |
| Lurene Tuttle | ... | Ruth Jones | |
| Elisha Cook Jr. | ... | Eddie Forbes | |
| Jim Backus | ... | Peter Jones | |
| Verna Felton | ... | Mrs. Emma Ballew | |
| Willis Bouchey | ... | Joe the Bartender (as Willis B. Bouchey) | |
| Don Beddoe | ... | Mr. Ballew |
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
76 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Certification:
West Germany:16 (f) | Canada:PG (video rating) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:Approved (certificate #15705) | Argentina:13Filming Locations:
20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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This was Anne Bancroft's first film. It was also Marilyn Monroe's 18th film and an attempt to prove to critics that she could act. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Lyn and Jed get photographed in the bar by the camera lady, she snaps only one picture of them. When she brings the novelty items to their booth minutes later, each item (handkerchief, matchbook, ashtray, and postcard) shows a slightly different pose. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Mrs. Emma Ballew: After all, we guests who live here from year to year, we deserve a little consideration, too.
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This psychological suspense flick was one of Marilyn's first leading roles and gave the sexy star an opportunity to play a serious dramatic role. Viewers who have never seen the great Monroe in a serious part will be amazed. She really was a very gifted and versatile actress. Sincerely, if you have ever dismissed Monroe as just another pretty face, you should really see this film. If after that you're still not convinced, then rent BUS STOP.