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The Matchmaker

The Matchmaker

Genres

Comedy

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

103 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

29 August 1954

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon

Mrs. Levi

Eileen Herlie

Eileen Herlie

Irene Malloy

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

Cornelius Hackl

Sam Levene

Sam Levene

Horace Vandergelder

Alec McCowen

Alec McCowen

Barnaby Tucker

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