Don’t Bother to Knock
Movie
1952
1 HOUR 13 MINS
Drama
Crime drama
Thriller
Mystery
An airline pilot encounters a beautiful, mentally disturbed babysitter, entrusted with the care of a young girl at a New York hotel, who spirals into delusion when she attempts to replace her deceased daughter with her charge.
Cast & Crew
Richard Widmark Jed Towers
Marilyn Monroe Nell Forbes
Anne Bancroft Lyn Lesley
Donna Corcoran Bunny Jones
Jeanne Cagney Rochelle
Lurene Tuttle Ruth Jones
Elisha Cook Eddie Forbes
Jim Backus Peter Jones
Willis B. Bouchey Joe the Bartender
Don Beddoe Mr. Ballew
Gloria Blondell Janie
Grace Hayle Mrs. McMurdock (uncredited)
Victor Perrin Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Robert Foulk Doorman (uncredited)
Olan Soule Bespectacled Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan Toastmaster (unconfirmed)
Verna Felton Actor
Roy Ward Baker Director
Daniel Taradash Screenwriter
Julian Blaustein Producer
Lucien Ballard Cinematography
George A. Gittens Film Editing
Lyle Wheeler Art Director
Richard Irvine Art Director
Paul S. Fox Set Decoration
Thomas Little Set Decoration
Travilla Costume Design
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