
Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.
Directed by Joseph Anthony, The Matchmaker leans on a strong ensemble — Shirley Booth, Anthony Perkins, Shirley MacLaine — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1958.
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Ironworker Nick lives with his wife, Kitty, and three daughters. When he meets a significantly younger woman, Tula, he starts an affair with her, much to the chagrin of his wife, and his life is thrown into upheaval. Kitty kicks Nick out of the house, and he is forced to make some difficult decisions.
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