Roy Ward Baker

The Profile

British film director (19 December 1916 – 5 October 2010) known for mid-20th century films including Don't Bother to Knock (1952) and A Night to Remember (1958).

Directed Don't Bother to Knock (1952) starring Marilyn Monroe; credited also as Roy Baker; directed notable films such as A Night to Remember (1958) and Quatermass and the Pit (1967).

A user review praises Marilyn Monroe's tormented performance in Don't Bother to Knock and defends the film against its Italian title. The review notes screenplay by Daniel Taradash and Anne Bancroft's debut. Direction is attributed to Roy Ward Baker and rated 4/5.