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Don't Bother to Knock

Don't Bother to Knock

Don't Bother to Knock
1952 1h 16m6.6

Don't Bother to Knock

“… a wicked sensation as the lonely girl in room 809!”

DramaThriller
6.6

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An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.

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DirectorRoy Ward Baker
ScreenplayDaniel Taradash
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 18, 1952
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 16m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes163
GenresDrama, Thriller
Studio20th Century Fox

Photos24

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Cast

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Jed Towers

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Nell Forbes

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Lyn Lesley

Donna Corcoran

Donna Corcoran

Bunny Jones

Jeanne Cagney

Jeanne Cagney

Rochelle

Lurene Tuttle

Lurene Tuttle

Ruth Jones

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Eddie Forbes

Jim Backus

Jim Backus

Peter Jones

Verna Felton

Verna Felton

Mrs. Ballew

Willis Bouchey

Willis Bouchey

Joe the Bartender

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Mr. Ballew

Harry Bartell

Harry Bartell

Bellboy (uncredited)

Gloria Blondell

Gloria Blondell

Janie - Cafe Photographer (uncredited)

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John Call

Bellboy (uncredited)

Dick Cogan

Dick Cogan

Bell Captain (uncredited)

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Charles J. Conrad

Speaker (uncredited)

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Tom Daly

Man in Elevator (uncredited)

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Elizabeth Flournoy

Undetermined Role (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Woman at Awards Dinner (uncredited)

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Charles Flynn

Uniformed Cop at End (uncredited)

Robert Foulk

Robert Foulk

Doorman (uncredited)

Grace Hayle

Grace Hayle

Mrs. McMurdock (uncredited)

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Marjorie Holliday

Phone Operator (uncredited)

David McMahon

David McMahon

Uniformed Cop at End (uncredited)

Eda Reiss Merin

Eda Reiss Merin

Maid (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Harold Miller

Banquet Guest (uncredited)

Vic Perrin

Vic Perrin

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Michael Ross

Michael Ross

Pat - Hotel Detective (uncredited)

Olan Soule

Olan Soule

Bespectacled Desk Clerk (uncredited)

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Brick Sullivan

Doorman (uncredited)

Emmett Vogan

Emmett Vogan

Toastmaster (uncredited)

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Harry Denny

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Harry Evans

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Tom Ferrandini

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Kay Garrett

Carl M. Leviness

Carl M. Leviness

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Hans Moebus

Monty O'Grady

Monty O'Grady

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Foster H. Phinney

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Paul Ravel

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Frequently Asked Questions about Don't Bother to Knock

Where can I watch Don't Bother to Knock?

Don't Bother to Knock (1952) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Don't Bother to Knock about?

An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.

Who directed Don't Bother to Knock?

Don't Bother to Knock (1952) was directed by Roy Ward Baker. The film is a Drama, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 16m, rated 6.6/10.

How long is Don't Bother to Knock?

Don't Bother to Knock runs 1h 16m (76 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.6/10 from 163 votes. Genre: Drama, Thriller.

Is Don't Bother to Knock worth watching?

Don't Bother to Knock is rated 6.6/10 by 163 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Thriller fans.