American Matchmaker
Originally released in 1940. American Matchmaker is a comedy/romance film. directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leo Fuchs, Judith Abarbanel, and Judel Dubinsky
Synopsis
Nat Silver has been engaged 7 times already. This time, his 8th, he's really going to get married. But a visitor shows up, Shirley's old boyfriend. With a gun ! He'll kill himself unless he can have Shirley back, and Nat graciously gives in. According to Nat's mother, his Uncle Shya was unlucky at love but lucky as a matchmaker, and Nat is just like Shya. Nat tells his family he's going to Italy. But he remains in New York and sets himself up with a new name and new business, Nat Gold, Advisor in Human Relations...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1940
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
YI
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leo Fuchs
as Nat Silver / Uncle Shya
Judith Abarbanel
as Judith Aarons
Judel Dubinsky
as Maurice
Anna Guskin
as Elvie Silver
Celia Brodkin
as Nat's Mother (as Celia Boodkin)
Rosetta Bialis
as Mrs. Aarons
Abraham Lax
as Simon P. Schwalbenrock
Esther Adler
as Undetermined Role (as E. Adler)
Sarah Krohner
as Undetermined Role (as S. Krohner)
Charles Cohen
as Undetermined Role (as Ch. Cohen)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- YI
Production Companies
- Fame Films Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Matchmaker about?
Nat Silver has been engaged 7 times already. This time, his 8th, he's really going to get married. But a visitor shows up, Shirley's old boyfriend. With a gun ! He'll kill himself unless he can hav...
Who directed American Matchmaker?
American Matchmaker was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
How long is American Matchmaker?
American Matchmaker has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was American Matchmaker released?
American Matchmaker was released on January 2, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Matchmaker?
The main cast of American Matchmaker includes Leo Fuchs, Judith Abarbanel, Judel Dubinsky, Anna Guskin, Celia Brodkin.