On the verge of superstardom, Marilyn starred with Joseph Cotton in 1953's "Niagara", a somewhat dark tale of an unhappy woman who wants to murder her jealous husband. Marilyn showed at this early stage that she could handle dramatic roles convincingly- in this film she already has a presence. The look and atmosphere are prime 1950's and the film moves along at a deceptively leisurely pace. Before you know it, you're caught in a web of intrigue and revenge that builds to a gripping climax. Marilyn is riveting- her natural beauty combined with an earnest performance are quite the pair. Look closely at Marilyn's performance, and you might find more than just her being the blond bombshell.
"Niagara" is a great rainy-day kind of movie. The lush cinematography and the gorgeous shots of Niagara Falls, on top of an intriguing murder mystery of greed and infidelity all make for an underrated classic that's just interesting enough to be fascinating. Almost Hitchcockian at times, it's a genuinely suspenseful murder mystery that looks great today.
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