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Don't Bother to Knock

  • 19521952
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 16m
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6.8/10
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Marilyn Monroe and Richard Widmark in Don't Bother to Knock (1952)
Trailer for this classic thriller starring Marilyn Monroe
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After being dumped by his girlfriend, an airline pilot pursues a babysitter in his hotel and gradually realizes she's dangerous.After being dumped by his girlfriend, an airline pilot pursues a babysitter in his hotel and gradually realizes she's dangerous.After being dumped by his girlfriend, an airline pilot pursues a babysitter in his hotel and gradually realizes she's dangerous.
IMDb RATING
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7.8K
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  • Director
    • Roy Ward Baker
  • Writers
    • Daniel Taradash(screen play by)
    • Charlotte Armstrong(based on a novel by)
  • Stars
    • Richard Widmark
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Anne Bancroft
  • Director
    • Roy Ward Baker
  • Writers
    • Daniel Taradash(screen play by)
    • Charlotte Armstrong(based on a novel by)
  • Stars
    • Richard Widmark
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Anne Bancroft
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 119User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Jed Towers
    Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe
    • Nell Forbes
    Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft
    • Lyn Lesley
    Donna Corcoran
    Donna Corcoran
    • Bunny Jones
    Jeanne Cagney
    Jeanne Cagney
    • Rochelle
    Lurene Tuttle
    Lurene Tuttle
    • Ruth Jones
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    • Eddie Forbes
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Peter Jones
    Verna Felton
    Verna Felton
    • Mrs. Ballew
    Willis Bouchey
    Willis Bouchey
    • Joe - the Bartender
    • (as Willis B. Bouchey)
    Don Beddoe
    Don Beddoe
    • Mr. Ballew
    Harry Bartell
    Harry Bartell
    • Bellboy
    • (uncredited)
    Gloria Blondell
    Gloria Blondell
    • Janie - Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    John Call
    John Call
    • Bellboy
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Cogan
    Dick Cogan
    • Bell Captain
    • (uncredited)
    Charles J. Conrad
    • Speaker
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Daly
    • Man in Elevator
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Denny
    • Lobby Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roy Ward Baker
    • Writers
      • Daniel Taradash(screen play by)
      • Charlotte Armstrong(based on a novel by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In the novel upon which the movie is based, Nell's surname is 'Munro'. This was changed to Forbes after Marilyn Monroe was cast in the role.
    • Goofs
      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 (handkerchief, matchbook, ashtray, and postcard) to their booth minutes later, the handkerchief shows a different pose than the others - Lyn's arm is extended, and there is no shadow across Jed's face. Additionally, neither of the poses on the items reflects the actual pose of the couple when the picture was taken.
    • Quotes

      Eddie Forbes: You smell like a cooch dancer!

    • Connections
      Featured in Marilyn (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      How About You?
      (uncredited)
      Music by Burton Lane
      Lyrics by Ralph Freed
      Introduced in Babes on Broadway (1941)
      Performed Eve Marley (uncredited) dubbing for by Anne Bancroft

    User reviews119

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    8/10
    Marilyn Monroe in 1952
    1952 was just before Marilyn became Marilyn and 10 short years before her death. Look at her character here and look at her performance. She plays a psychopath. brilliantly. Look into her eyes and tell me if she's not totally there. Dangerous and tender. Thorough and insane. I know I had seen this film before but the truth is I didn't remember. Another plus is an early glimpse at the wonderful Anne Bancroft, billed above Marilyn here. For film buffs this movie is a total must.
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    • Mar 1, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mischief
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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