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The Model and the Marriage Broker

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In New York, Mae Swasey (Thelma Ritter) practices the delicate art of matchmaking. When a handsome optician, Matt Hornbeck (Scott Brady), stands up his original match at the altar, Mae quickly sees an opportunity to put him with the more suitable Kitty Bennett (Jeanne Crain), a model and shop owner. Although Matt is reluctant to be tied down, he falls in love with Kitty and all goes well -- until the couple, neither of whom have known what Mae does, suddenly finds out about her profession.
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Wanda Hale New York Daily News In "The Model and the Marriage Broker, 20th Century-Fox has given Thelma Ritter her biggest and best role, a comedy role faintly touched with pathos, and the popular comedienne is even funnier than you expect. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 16, 2024 Full Review Mae Tinee Chicago Tribune Miss Ratter is a natural for a role such as this. She's warm, she's funny, she's extremely likable and a very shrewd actress who knows how to give any scene just the right touch. Apr 16, 2024 Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times As usual, it is Miss Ritter who runs away with the show, particularly when she is able to get free of the undertow. Her wisedup air, her cynicism disguising a heart of gold, her barrel-house voice, her sudden radiance have never been better employed. Apr 16, 2024 Full Review P.S. Harrison Harrison's Reports Many chuckles as well as some touching and warm moments are provided by this romantic comedy-drama... The direction and acting are first-rate. Apr 16, 2024 Full Review Howard McClay Illustrated Daily News (Los Angeles) Outcome of this venture is never in doubt, but Mae's future is. The film closes with a downright charming scene between Mae and -- well, you go find out for yourself. Apr 16, 2024 Full Review Seymour Peck Modern Screen Thelma Ritter, who very nearly stole A Letter To Three Wives and All About Eve away from their stars, is, at long last, a star herself. Apr 16, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Thelma Ritter, is really good the rest is not. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/23/23 Full Review Audience Member If you've got Thelma Ritter in the cast you really don't need much more. This is a cute movie but without Thelma in one of the leads it would be nothing worth seeking out. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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George Cukor

Director

Jeanne Crain

Kitty Bennett

Scott Brady

Matt Hornbeck

Thelma Ritter

Mae Swasey
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Synopsis In New York, Mae Swasey (Thelma Ritter) practices the delicate art of matchmaking. When a handsome optician, Matt Hornbeck (Scott Brady), stands up his original match at the altar, Mae quickly sees an opportunity to put him with the more suitable Kitty Bennett (Jeanne Crain), a model and shop owner. Although Matt is reluctant to be tied down, he falls in love with Kitty and all goes well -- until the couple, neither of whom have known what Mae does, suddenly finds out about her profession.
Director
George Cukor
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2010
Runtime
1h 43m
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