River of No Return
An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband.
Critics Sentiment
Kay throws her showgirl shoes away embracing new life with Matt
Harry knocks Matt unconscious and steals his rifle and horse
The dramatic drop from the well-received rapids rescue to Harry's contrived theft of the horse and rifle
River of No Return received mixed to positive reception, with critics consistently praising Monroe's expanded dramatic range and the spectacular Canadian Rockies scenery. The film suffered from a routine plot and obvious studio work in key sequences, but strong performances from Mitchum and Monroe, along with effective adventure elements, kept audiences engaged throughout most of the journey.
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Robert Mitchum
Matt Calder
Marilyn Monroe
Kay Weston
Rory Calhoun
Harry Weston
Tommy Rettig
Mark Calder
Murvyn Vye
Dave Colby
Douglas Spencer
Sam Benson
Arthur Shields
Minister at Tent City (uncredited)
Larry Chance
Young Punk (uncredited)
Chuck Hicks
Prospector (uncredited)
Ann McCrea
Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
Ralph Sanford
Bartender (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
Prospector (uncredited)
Claire Andre
Surrey Driver (uncredited)
Hal Baylor
Young Punk (uncredited)
Don Beddoe
Ben (uncredited)
Phil Bloom
Prospector (uncredited)
Buck Bucko
Council City Barfly (uncredited)
Roy Bucko
Prospector (uncredited)
John Cliff
Leering Man (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
Barber (uncredited)
Crew
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