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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.
Willis Bouchey
- Joe - the Bartender
- (as Willis B. Bouchey)
Harry Bartell
- Bellboy
- (uncredited)
Gloria Blondell
- Janie - Photographer
- (uncredited)
Dick Cogan
- Bell Captain
- (uncredited)
Charles J. Conrad
- Speaker
- (uncredited)
Tom Daly
- Man in Elevator
- (uncredited)
Harry Denny
- Lobby Guest
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn 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.
- GoofsWhen 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!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Marilyn (1963)
- SoundtracksHow About You?
(uncredited)
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Ralph Freed
Performed by Eve Marley dubbing for Anne Bancroft
Featured review
Marilyn Goes Nuts
For those who think Marilyn Monroe was nothing more than a sex kitten, Don't Bother To Knock might throw you for a loop. Monroe delivers one of her best and most interesting performances as a mentally unhinged nanny babysitting a young girl in a hotel who starts to believe the man across the street is the love of her life who disappeared years ago.
Things build to a fever pitch and Monroe goes further and further off the deep end and other residents and people in charge threaten to destroy her fantasy. It's a slow burner, but once it gets cooking, it's very thrilling.
Things build to a fever pitch and Monroe goes further and further off the deep end and other residents and people in charge threaten to destroy her fantasy. It's a slow burner, but once it gets cooking, it's very thrilling.
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- evetilly
- Jun 20, 2020
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 16 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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