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The Matchmaker

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.3K
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The Matchmaker (1958)
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ComedyRomance

Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.

  • Director
    • Joseph Anthony
  • Writers
    • John Michael Hayes
    • Thornton Wilder
  • Stars
    • Shirley Booth
    • Anthony Perkins
    • Shirley MacLaine
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph Anthony
    • Writers
      • John Michael Hayes
      • Thornton Wilder
    • Stars
      • Shirley Booth
      • Anthony Perkins
      • Shirley MacLaine
    • 31User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Trailer 2:10
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    Top Cast33

    Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth
    • Dolly 'Gallagher' Levi
    Anthony Perkins
    Anthony Perkins
    • Cornelius Hackl
    Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine
    • Irene Molloy
    Paul Ford
    Paul Ford
    • Horace Vandergelder
    Robert Morse
    Robert Morse
    • Barnaby Tucker
    Perry Wilson
    Perry Wilson
    • Minnie Fay
    Wallace Ford
    Wallace Ford
    • Malachi Stack
    Russell Collins
    Russell Collins
    • Joe Scanlon
    Rex Evans
    Rex Evans
    • August
    Gavin Gordon
    Gavin Gordon
    • Rudolph
    Torben Meyer
    Torben Meyer
    • Alex, Headwaiter, Harmonica Club
    Orangey
    Orangey
    • Cat
    • (as Rhubarb)
    Ann Blake
    • Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    Paul Bradley
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Carruthers
    Steve Carruthers
    • Patron at Harmonica Club
    • (uncredited)
    Peggy Connelly
    • Ernestina Simple
    • (uncredited)
    Lorraine Crawford
    • Younger Beauty
    • (uncredited)
    Franklyn Farnum
    Franklyn Farnum
    • Patron at Harmonica Club
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Anthony
    • Writers
      • John Michael Hayes
      • Thornton Wilder
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews31

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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Shirley Booth was 60 years old when she played the part of Dolly Levi in this film. Her age was more appropriate for the character of a middle-aged widow than Barbra Streisand who took the part in the musical remake Hello, Dolly! (1969) 11 years later. Streisand was only 27 at the time.
    • Goofs
      As he's preparing to leave Vandergelder's store, Joe Scanlon refers to Mr. Vandergelder as Mr. Handergelder.
    • Quotes
      • Dolly "Gallagher" Levi: Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. It's not worth a thing unless it's spread around, encouraging young things to grow.
    • Connections
      Referenced in I Love Lucy: The Matchmaker (1954)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 14, 1959 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Heiratsvermittlerin
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Don Hartman Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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