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The Matchmaker 1958

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Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Director
Joseph Anthony
Network
Don Hartman Productions
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 ComedyRomance Released
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What is The Matchmaker?

The Matchmaker is a 1958 film based on Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she is supposed to be pairing with another woman. Released in the United States on July 23, 1958, the production combines comedy and romance elements over a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.

Type
Film
Year
1958
Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Release date
Jul 23, 1958
Studios
Don Hartman Productions
Genres
Comedy, Romance
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
Episode runtime
~101 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Don Hartman Productions

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The Matchmaker is a 1958 film based on Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she is supposed to be pairing with another woman. Released in the United States on July 23, 1958, the production combines comedy and romance elements over a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.

The film holds cultural significance through its notable cast and crew, starring Shirley Booth in her final film alongside Anthony Perkins, Shirley MacLaine, and Paul Ford, with costumes designed by Edith Head. Directed by Joseph Anthony, the movie is listed in film databases as a cinematic adaptation of Wilder's work.

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Should you watch it?

“Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker desiring the man she is supposed to pair with another.”

Reasons to watch
  • It stars Shirley Booth in her final film.
  • The cast features Anthony Perkins, Shirley MacLaine, and Paul Ford.
  • The film features costume design by Edith Head.
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  • Streaming availability and specific platform locations are not provided in the reference sources.

Watch it if you enjoy classic comedy and romance films based on Thornton Wilder's tales and starring Shirley Booth.

The film spans one hour and forty-one minutes and falls under the comedy and romance genres.

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Where can I stream The Matchmaker (1958)?

Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

Is The Matchmaker (1958) worth watching?

It features a notable cast including Shirley Booth in her final film, Anthony Perkins, Shirley MacLaine, and Paul Ford, alongside costume design by Edith Head.

What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?

The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.

What are the essential episodes or viewing parts?

The film is a single feature-length movie with a total runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes rather than a multi-episode series.

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