River of No Return (1954)

The dew of new stardom was still visible on Marilyn Monroe when she ventured up to Canada to shoot this sturdily entertaining CinemaScope Western. Although director Otto Preminger later claimed little interest in the picture, he couldn't help but bring his even-handed visual style to the widescreen process. The location shooting (in Alberta) is eye filling, and that river really does look alarming. Best of all, Marilyn, fresh and vital, had a costar to match her magnetism but not humor her sometimes-scattered approach to acting: Robert Mitchum, as a homesteader with a dark past. He's weighty enough to stand next to MM's bright flame without giving any ground; they should have worked together again. Since Marilyn plays a saloon singer, she gets to sling some tunes in her inimitable style, with as much glamour as the gold rush-era trappings will allow, giving "I'm Going to File My Claim" various meanings. --Robert Horton Amazon.com

 River uf No return DVD
I was absolutely amazed at this dvd, it was so long since I had seen it as teenager, it brought back many memories of days gone by. It makes one feel certainly older but the movie was just as wonderful as before. One never forgets Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum & Rory Calhoun, we all should watch more of these older movies it gives you a lift. Take the time and just do it!!!! You will be glad you did!!!! Thanks Amazon!!
March 26, 2008

 River of No Return
A great product, a great movie, a bit of nostalgia and a great time for the family. Amazon came through in short order. January 18, 2008

 Marilyn at her best?
I had seen this movie years ago, and at that time thought it was one of Marilyn Monroe's better roles.
Seeing it again recently, I thought it was certainly dated, but still of some interest to me, because of the outdoor secenes.
I had recently returned from a fabulous trip to the Canadian Rockies, with a 2 day stop at Banff. The Bow River flows right through Banff, which is included in some of the scenes in "River of No Return".
Indeed, the raft these people were on "goes" over the Bow Falls and ambles down the river, which I also traveled down from the falls in a rubber raft.
Great to see that after 50+ years the falls had not changed a bit. The real scenery was the draw for me. November 13, 2007

 River of No Return 1954
After his wife dies , Matt Calder (Robert Mitchum 1917-1997) and his young son (Tommy Rettig 1941-1996) begin a new life in the breathtaking , rugged Northwest wilderness , where Matt is robbed and beaten by ruthless gambler Harry Weston (Rory Calhoun 1922-1999) . When Weston's beautiful fiancé (Marilyn Monrue 1926-1962) then decide to nurse Calder back to health , the insanely jealous Weston risk thei lives by talking them all on the ride down a treacherous river . High Quality Transfer from origal elements . August 31, 2007

 River of no Return
This is a great movie for the family.It's got great actors,Robert Mitchum is the greatest actor of all time and what can I say about Miss Monroe she's great also.I will advise everyone to view this movie soon. August 23, 2007

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