
The Matchmaker
1954-08-29 · 103 min · Not rated
Can the ever-resilient Mrs. Levi melt the heart of the eternally sour-tempered Mr. Vandergelder?
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Ruth GordonMrs. Levi
Eileen HerlieIrene Malloy
Arthur HillCornelius Hackl
Sam LeveneHorace Vandergelder
Alec McCowenBarnaby TuckerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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