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
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Warren Stevens as Bernard Frank |
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Henry Jones as Mr. Matches |
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Eleanor Wilson as Betty Frank |
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Bert Thorn as McBride |
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Archie Smith as Weasel |
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Arthur Marlowe as Wilson |
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Donny Harris as Joey Frank |
| Writing | Alvin Sapinsley | Writer |
| Directing | Robert Mulligan | Director |
| Production | Martin Manulis | Producer |
