Niagara
Rose Loomis and her older, gloomier husband, George, are vacationing at a cabin in Niagara Falls, N.Y. The couple befriend Polly and Ray Cutler, who are honeymooning in the area. Polly begins to suspect that something is amiss between Rose and George, and her suspicions grow when she sees Rose in the arms of another man. While Ray initially thinks Polly is overreacting, things between George and Rose soon take a shockingly dark turn.
Critics Sentiment
George strangles Rose beneath the silent bells in the carillon tower
Police launch a manhunt for George after Polly reports seeing him
From the routine police manhunt to the acclaimed bell tower climax, jumping nearly 3 points as the film reaches its dramatic peak.
Niagara builds steadily from atmospheric setup to Monroe's magnetic Kiss record scene, then maintains strong tension through the murder plot twist. The film peaks with the universally praised bell tower climax showcasing Monroe's dramatic abilities, before closing on a somewhat weaker but appropriately dramatic ending at the Falls.
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Marilyn Monroe
Rose Loomis
Joseph Cotten
George Loomis
Jean Peters
Polly Cutler
Max Showalter
Ray Cutler
Denis O'Dea
Inspector Starkey
Richard Allan
Patrick
Don Wilson
J.C. Kettering
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Kettering
Russell Collins
Mr. Qua
Will Wright
Boatman
Minerva Urecal
Mrs. McGrand
Harry Carey, Jr.
Taxi Driver
Henry Beckman
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Bill Coontz
Young Man (uncredited)
Robert Ellis
Young Man (uncredited)
Neil Fitzgerald
Customs Officer (uncredited)
Gloria Gordon
Dancer (uncredited)
George Ives
Carillon Tower Guide (uncredited)
Arch Johnson
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Lester Matthews
Doctor (uncredited)
Crew
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