Synopsis: When cowboy Beau and his friend Virgil take the bus from Montana to Phoenix, Arizona to participate in the rodeo, Beau is also hoping to find his "angel". There, virginal Beau falls in love with cafe singer "hillbilly" Chérie performing "That Old Black Magic" and plans to take her back to Montana. The next day, he intends to marry her after the rodeo, but she escapes. She wants to go Hollywood, where she hopes to be discovered. But Beau tracks her down, and forces her on the bus back to Montana. On the way, they stop at Grace's Diner. The road ahead is blocked by snow, and by now all have learned that Beau is kidnapping and bullying the girl. The men subdue Beau until he promises to leave Chérie alone. Later, the road is cleared, and contrite Beau, after getting beaten in a scuffle with the bus driver the previous night, apologizes for his rude behavior and is ready to depart without her. Chérie forgives him, and discovering his nicer side, decides on her own to go with him.
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field
Directed by: Joshua Logan
U.S. Rating: Not Rated
This is not a Marilyn Monroe movie that you want to watch. I didn't expect this kind of a movie to have Marilyn Monroe cast in it. The fact is that this movie is about abuse. And it isn't a movie where the ending is good (e.g. she gets away from the abuse). It ends where Cherie (Marilyn's character) feels sorry for the guy that has kidnapped her and ends up staying with him in the end. Men may have enjoyed this movie back in 1956 because he abuses her and still gets her in the end...but I couldn't imagine too many people appreciating this movie now days.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I don't blame Marilyn for the plot of this movie. She still did a wonderful acting job and was as sexy as ever. If all you want to do is see a sexy Marilyn Monroe then this movie is still worth your time
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Obviously I didn't care at all for the plot. It would have been alright if she had left him when she had the chance but the fact that she stays with him makes the ending just not "right."
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
Directed by: Joshua Logan
U.S. Rating: Not Rated
This is not a Marilyn Monroe movie that you want to watch. I didn't expect this kind of a movie to have Marilyn Monroe cast in it. The fact is that this movie is about abuse. And it isn't a movie where the ending is good (e.g. she gets away from the abuse). It ends where Cherie (Marilyn's character) feels sorry for the guy that has kidnapped her and ends up staying with him in the end. Men may have enjoyed this movie back in 1956 because he abuses her and still gets her in the end...but I couldn't imagine too many people appreciating this movie now days.
What did I like from this movie?
1. I don't blame Marilyn for the plot of this movie. She still did a wonderful acting job and was as sexy as ever. If all you want to do is see a sexy Marilyn Monroe then this movie is still worth your time
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Obviously I didn't care at all for the plot. It would have been alright if she had left him when she had the chance but the fact that she stays with him makes the ending just not "right."
I would rate this movie with a 1/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
Amy
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