Don't Bother to Knock
1952, English. Directed by Roy Ward Baker.
… a wicked sensation as the lonely girl in room 809!
An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Roy Ward BakerDirector
- Richard WidmarkJed Towers
- Marilyn MonroeNell Forbes
- Anne BancroftLyn Lesley
- Donna CorcoranBunny Jones
- Jeanne CagneyRochelle
- Lurene TuttleRuth Jones
- Elisha Cook Jr.Eddie Forbes
- Jim BackusPeter Jones
- Verna FeltonMrs. Ballew
- Willis BoucheyJoe the Bartender
- Don BeddoeMr. Ballew
- Harry BartellBellboy (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 18 July 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Taradash
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What Don't Bother to Knock is based on
Don't Bother to Knock is adapted from a novel.
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Don't Bother to Knock: quick answers
Is Don't Bother to Knock worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Don't Bother to Knock?
Don't Bother to Knock runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does Don't Bother to Knock have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Don't Bother to Knock. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Don't Bother to Knock parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Don't Bother to Knock yet.
Which OTT platform is Don't Bother to Knock on?
Don't Bother to Knock isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Bother to Knock?
If you liked Don't Bother to Knock, try There's No Business Like Show Business, River of No Return, The Big Night.
Who directed Don't Bother to Knock?
Don't Bother to Knock (1952) was directed by Roy Ward Baker and stars Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Bancroft.
What is Don't Bother to Knock based on?
Don't Bother to Knock is adapted from a novel.