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Director:
Joshua Logan
Writers:
George Axelrod (screenplay)
William Inge (based on the play by)
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Release Date:
20 September 1956 (Argentina) See more »
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance See more »
Tagline:
The coming of age of Bo Decker...and the girl who made him a man! See more »
Plot:
A naive but stubborn cowboy falls in love with a saloon singer and tries to take her away against her will to get married and live on his ranch in Montana. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
Plot Keywords:
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations See more »
NewsDesk:
(21 articles)
A Toast to Elaine Stritch As She Winds Down Her Career
 (From Vulture. 31 March 2013, 6:05 PM, PDT)
Theater Review: The Roundabout's Picnic
 (From Vulture. 13 January 2013, 7:00 PM, PST)
Trailers from Hell: Dan Ireland on 'Bus Stop,' Starring Marilyn Monroe
 (From Thompson on Hollywood. 31 December 2012, 8:02 AM, PST)
User Reviews:
Why Marilyn is Unforgettable See more (78 total) »

Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)

Marilyn Monroe ... Cherie
Don Murray ... Beauregard 'Bo' Decker

Arthur O'Connell ... Virgil Blessing
Betty Field ... Grace

Eileen Heckart ... Vera

Robert Bray ... Carl

Hope Lange ... Elma Duckworth

Hans Conried ... Life Magazine Photographer

Max Showalter ... Life Magazine Reporter (as Casey Adams)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Linda Brace ... Evelyn (uncredited)
Budd Buster ... Elderly Passenger (uncredited)
Mary Carroll ... Cashier (uncredited)
J.M. Dunlap ... Orville (uncredited)
Ed Fury ... Cowboy in Saloon (uncredited)
Buddy Heaton ... Clown (uncredited)
Fay L. Ivor ... Rodeo Usher (uncredited)
Richard Culvert Johnson ... Messenger (uncredited)
Terry Kelman ... Gerald (uncredited)
Lucille Knox ... Blonde on Street (uncredited)
Pete Logan ... Announcer (uncredited)
Kate MacKenna ... Elderly Passenger (uncredited)
Jack Martin ... Rodeo Cowboy (uncredited)
Helen Mayon ... Landlady (uncredited)

David McMahon ... Ticket Taker at Bus (uncredited)
Del Moore ... Man at Rodeo (uncredited)
Phil J. Munch ... Preacher (uncredited)
Jim Katugi Noda ... Japanese Cook (uncredited)
James O'Rear ... Mr. Foster (uncredited)
Wilbur Plaugher ... Clown (uncredited)
Edward G. Robinson Jr. ... Cowboy (uncredited)
William Schub ... Messenger (uncredited)

George Selk ... Elderly Passenger (uncredited)
Henry Slate ... Manager of Blue Dragon Nightclub (uncredited)
Bill Stanberry ... Skinny Bull Rider (uncredited)
Greta Thyssen ... Cover Girl (uncredited)
Casey Tibbs ... Himself (uncredited)
Andy Womack ... Clown (uncredited)
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Directed by
Joshua Logan 
 
Writing credits
George Axelrod (screenplay)

William Inge (based on the play by)

Produced by
Buddy Adler .... producer
 
Original Music by
Cyril J. Mockridge 
Alfred Newman 
 
Cinematography by
Milton R. Krasner (director of photography) (as Milton Krasner)
 
Film Editing by
William Reynolds (film editor)
 
Art Direction by
Mark-Lee Kirk 
Lyle R. Wheeler 
 
Set Decoration by
Paul S. Fox (set decorations)
Walter M. Scott (set decorations)
 
Costume Design by
Travilla (costumes designed by)
 
Makeup Department
Ben Nye .... makeup
Helen Turpin .... hair stylist
Allan Snyder .... makeup artist: Miss Monroe (uncredited)
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ben Kadish .... assistant director
 
Art Department
Don B. Greenwood .... property master (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Alfred Bruzlin .... sound
Harry M. Leonard .... sound
 
Special Effects by
Ray Kellogg .... special photographic effects
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Charles Le Maire .... executive wardrobe designer (as Charles LeMaire)
Sam Benson .... wardrobe (uncredited)
Ed Wynigear .... wardrobe (uncredited)
 
Editorial Department
Leonard Doss .... color consultant
Lyman Hallowell .... assistant editor (uncredited)
Orven Schanzer .... first assistant editor (uncredited)
 
Music Department
Ken Darby .... vocal supervisor
Alfred Newman .... conductor
Edward B. Powell .... orchestrator
Maurice De Packh .... orchestrator (uncredited)
Bernard Mayers .... orchestrator (uncredited)
 
Other crew
Pat Newcomb .... publicist (uncredited)
Patricia Newcomb .... publicist: Marilyn Monroe (uncredited)
Roger L. Stevens .... producer: original stage production (uncredited)
Greta Thyssen .... body double: Marilyn Monroe (uncredited)
Robert Whitehead .... producer: original stage production (uncredited)
 
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Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.55 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 (1956) | UK:U | West Germany:12 | Sweden:15 | Iceland:L | Canada:14A (video rating) | USA:Approved (certificate #18041) | Finland:K-12 (1974) | Argentina:Atp | USA:TV-G (TV rating)
Filming Locations:
Ketchum, Idaho, USASee more »
Company:
Twentieth Century Fox Film CorporationSee more »

Did You Know?

Trivia:
Elaine Stritch was nominated for the 1956 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actress in a Drama for "Bus Stop" for the role of Grace Hoylard.See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: Virgil has his guitar with him in the jeep on the way to catch the bus but boards without it and later on he plays it on the bus.See more »
Quotes:
[first lines]
Beauregard 'Bo' Decker:Are you ready, Virge?
Virgil Blessing:Anytime.
Beauregard 'Bo' Decker:Turn him out!
[calf is released from chute]
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 19 February 2008" (2008)See more »
Soundtrack:
That Old Black MagicSee more »

FAQ

What is 'Bus Stop' about?
Does the entire movie take place at a Bus Stop?
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User Reviews

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12 out of 16 people found the following review useful.
Why Marilyn is Unforgettable, 8 January 2001
Author: klaatu-10 from Charlotte, NC

The movie itself is mildly OK. However, this movie shows why MM has been so unforgettable to the American public almost 40 years after her death.

Check out two scenes. First, the justifiably famous rendition of "That Old Black Magic" number. Whether acting or if it's the real Marilyn Monroe, she conveys loneliness in front of a packed saloon; the feeling of recognition and appreciation when the Don Murray (Bo)character berates the patrons to show respect to her while she sings; and the out-and-out sexiness of her when she is lit up in red flames. Wow!!

The second scene is near the end when, standing out in the cold, Bo offers her his coat. The look on her face when she realizes that someone, maybe for the first time, is there to look after her and take care of her is absolutely moving. Again we can see the real Marilyn in the character. She so desperately looked for love and acceptance all through her life.

This is not a great movie. It is a great showcase for one of the most

remarkable personalities in movie history.

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