Mr. Matches (1953)
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.
Director: Robert Mulligan
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 13, 1953
Cast
- Warren Stevens - Bernard Frank
- Henry Jones - Mr. Matches
- Eleanor Wilson - Betty Frank
- Bert Thorn - McBride
- Archie Smith - Weasel
- Arthur Marlowe - Wilson
- Donny Harris - Joey Frank
Screenplay
Production: CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Mulligan
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Mr. Matches?
- Mr. Matches was directed by Robert Mulligan.
- Who stars in Mr. Matches?
- Mr. Matches stars Warren Stevens, Henry Jones, Eleanor Wilson, Bert Thorn, Archie Smith, Arthur Marlowe.
- How long is Mr. Matches?
- Mr. Matches has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Matches?
- Mr. Matches is a Thriller film.
- Where was Mr. Matches produced?
- Mr. Matches was produced in United States of America.