The Matchmaker

The Matchmaker

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1954
1h 43m
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Comedy

Overview

Can the ever-resilient Mrs. Levi melt the heart of the eternally sour-tempered Mr. Vandergelder?

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Cast & Crew

5 members
Acting

Ruth Gordon

Mrs. Levi

Ruth Gordon
Acting

Eileen Herlie

Irene Malloy

Eileen Herlie
Acting

Arthur Hill

Cornelius Hackl

Arthur Hill
Acting

Sam Levene

Horace Vandergelder

Sam Levene
Acting

Alec McCowen

Barnaby Tucker

Alec McCowen

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