Cherie (Monroe) is a singer at a divey Phoenix nightclub, far away from her hometown in the Ozarks, but still not far enough. She dreams of a new life in Hollywood, but her plans are suddenly derailed when the rodeo comes to town, bringing with it a lovestruck cowboy (Don Murray) who approaches courtship with the subtlety of a steer roping competition.

Dissatisfied with the roles being assigned to her after completing The Seven Year Itch, Bus Stop marked Monroe's return to the big screen after a one-year absence. While away she enrolled in the Actors Studio and formed Marilyn Monroe Productions, before signing a new contract with 20th Century Fox, granting her script and director approval. This marked a turning point in her career.

Screening as part of Marilyn Monroe 100 at QFT, a season celebrating 100 years of a screen icon.