The Matchmaker

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The Matchmaker

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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5 members

Acting

Ruth Gordon

Mrs. Levi

Acting

Eileen Herlie

Irene Malloy

Acting

Arthur Hill

Cornelius Hackl

Acting

Sam Levene

Horace Vandergelder

Acting

Alec McCowen

Barnaby Tucker

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