Some viewers can't seem to get by the hokey raft scenes in this movie. I admit they were a little annoying but I also understand that in the 50s this was standard practice. How many times have we seen a character riding a horse or a stage coach with a screen behind them? The acting by the four main characters was superb. Especially Monroe's character, a salon singer with a heart of gold. No one could have played that part any better. All in all, a very good watch.