Review of Don't Bother to Knock (1952) by Nicole C — 06 Aug 2010
A film that quite possibly showcased Monroe playing herself, especially late in her career. Nell was unstable and not able to handle the pressures of the outside world (hence the metaphor of being a sort of live-in nanny, cut off from the rest of the world but protected as well).
Monroe's's late-career personal troubles and demons were well documented and attested by her suicide. Even though this film was early on in her career it offers a chilling and eerie view of what's to come for the legendary actress.
They say the best of the best actors and actresses draw upon their very souls to come up with their startling performances. I think Monroe was pulling from her very core in this film. Worth a viewing and analysis.
This review of Don't Bother to Knock (1952) was written by Nicole C on 06 Aug 2010.
Don't Bother to Knock has generally received positive reviews.
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