Review of Don't Bother to Knock (1961) by Katro R — 05 Jul 2006

If anyone needs proof that marilyn could act, id recommend this.

This review of Don't Bother to Knock (1961) was written by Katro R on 05 Jul 2006.

Don't Bother to Knock has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ana M (421) on 22 Jun 2011

Marilyn Monroe plays a suicidal young woman, recently released from a mental institution and psychotic. Even so, beautiful and a sex symbol…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 07 Nov 2010

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By Vanya M (164) on 18 Feb 2012

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By David S (4,459) on 08 Apr 2016

Marilyn Monroe plays a looney, sometimes unconvincingly, just so the star, Jed Towers (Richard Widmark) can convince his girl that he cares…

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By Theresa J (157) on 11 Mar 2010

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By Ken D (553) on 20 Jun 2011

Don't Bother to Knock' is a movie where Marilyn Monroe shows that she can do dramatic acting as well as she can do comedy…

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By Beau S (34) on 16 Aug 2016

Review contains spoilers This is a movie that Marilyn Monroe fans should really watch if not just for here performance..She was so vulnerable…

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By Christopher S (2,154) on 16 Sep 2011

One of Marilyn Monroe's fine performances in the attempt to be taken seriously as an actress, she gives a top notch and very creepy performance,…

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By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 04 Dec 2011

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