Review of Niagara (1953) by Teresa S — 20 Aug 2011

Denis O'Dea co-stars as Inspector Sharkey who follows up on a missing persons report filed by the Cutlers (Casey Adams & Jean Peters), neighboring "honeymooners" at the Rainbow Motel at Niagara Falls on behalf of poor bombshell Mrs. Rose Loomis (Marilyn Monroe) is the hot tamale wife of an aging George Loomis played masterfully by Joseph Cotton. Mr. Loomis is the classic jealous husband. The beauty of Jean Peters is somewhat downplayed due to her curvacious co-star, Marilyn; however, Peters is at least at striking! Her hubby, Ray Cutler (Casey Adams) has won a contest on creative uses for shredded wheat and their trip to Niagara Falls for a belated honeymoon has been paid for by the generous Shredded Wheat tycoon Mr. Kettering (Don WIlson) & his delightful wife (Lurene Tuttle).

I have never been to Niagara Falls but after watching this a second then a third time (currently showing on TV this afternoon on a Marilyn Monroe binge--I almost feel like I have been to the falls. Colorful lights are turned on at 8:30 pm nightly which add to their spectacular beauty. Tours of the Falls are by boat named "Maid of the Mist," A key feature of the area "back in the day" is the playing of song requests on a magnificent bell tower! Lots of appeal in this dated charmer...