Mr. Matches · 1953
Mr. Matches (1953) is a Thriller film directed by Robert Mulligan, starring Warren Stevens, Henry Jones, Eleanor Wilson.
Thriller
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.
Cast
Warren Stevens, Henry Jones, Eleanor Wilson, Bert Thorn, Archie Smith, Arthur Marlowe, Donny Harris
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What is "Mr. Matches" about?
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.
When was "Mr. Matches" released?
Mr. Matches was released in 1953.
Who stars in "Mr. Matches"?
The cast includes Warren Stevens, Henry Jones, Eleanor Wilson, Bert Thorn.
