River of No Return (1954) River of No Return

River of No Return ★★½ 1954 During the gold rush, an itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband. Rather crummy script is helped by the mere presence of Mitchum and Monroe. Marilyn sings the title song, "Down in the Meadow," and "I'm Going to File My Claim." 91m/C VHS, DVD, Wide. Robert Mitchum, Marilyn Monroe, Tommy Rettig, Rory Calhoun, Murvyn Vye, Douglas Spencer; Director: Otto Preminger; Writer: Frank Fenton; Writer: Joseph LaShelle; Cameo: Cyril Mockridge.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1954
Length (in minutes) 91
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD, Wide.
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Robert Mitchum
Actor Murvyn Vye
Actor Marilyn Monroe
Actor Tommy Rettig
Actor Rory Calhoun
Actor Douglas Spencer
Cameo Cyril Mockridge
Cinematographer Joseph LaShelle
Director Otto Preminger
Writer Frank Fenton