Ricochet Romance (film)
Ricochet Romance (also known as The Matchmakers)[1] is a 1954 American comedy Western film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Marjorie Main and Chill Wills. Its title is derived from the song of the same name, which is also featured in the film.
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| Directed by | Charles Lamont |
| Produced by | Robert Arthur Richard Wilson |
| Written by | Kay Lenard |
| Starring | Marjorie Main Chill Wills Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez |
| Music by | Joseph Gershenson |
| Cinematography | George Robinson |
| Edited by | Frank Ware |
Production company | Universal Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Marjorie Main as Pansy Jones
- Chill Wills as Tom Williams
- Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Manuel González
- Alfonso Bedoya as Alfredo González
- Rudy Vallee as Worthington Higgenmacher
- Ruth Hampton as Angela Ann Mansfield
- Benay Venuta as Claire Renard
- Rachel Ames as Betsy Williams
- Darryl Hickman as Dave King
- Lee Aaker as Timmy Williams
- Irene Ryan as Miss Clay
- Philip Tonge as Mr. Webster
- Phil Chambers as Mr. Daniels
- Charles Watts as Mr. Harvey
- Marjorie Bennett as Mrs. Harvey
Release and reception
The film premiered in Los Angeles on October 27, 1954.[1]
TV Guide awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, saying: "The plot is ultra-thin, merely a frame to hang some mild slapstick routines on. This film is little different from Main's other amiable comedies."[2]
References
- "Ricochet Romance". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- Staff. "Ricochet Romance". TV Guide. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
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