Movie Description
Mr. Matches
(1953)Overview
An arsonist-for-hire dubbed "Mr. Matches" has been been torching buildings all around the city. Bernard Frank, head of the fire bureau, knows who he's looking for because he's spotted in the crowd at each of his jobs admiring his work. To catch "Mr. Matches" in the act, the department has an ex-con hire him to take down a building they're monitoring. His capture becomes personal after Frank's son is killed in one of the arsonist's fires.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Mulligan
- Producer : Martin Manulis
- Writer : Alvin Sapinsley
- Cast : Warren Stevens,Henry Jones,Eleanor Wilson,Bert Thorn,Archie Smith,Arthur Marlowe,Donny Harris
Cast
Bernard Frank
Mr. Matches
Betty Frank
McBride
Weasel
Wilson
Joey Frank
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Facts
Original TitleMr. Matches
Status Released
Release Information
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1953-01-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 30m
Production CompaniesCBS
Genres
- Thriller
