American Matchmaker (1940): Cast
American Matchmaker is a 1940 romantic comedy directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring Leo Fuchs as Nat Silver / Uncle Shya, Anna Guskin and Arianne Ulmer. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Original language
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Yiddish - Studio
- Fame Films Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is American Matchmaker About?
The premise of American Matchmaker without spoilers.
Nat Silver, engaged seven times, believes his eighth will stick. On the wedding eve, Shirley’s ex‑boyfriend shows up with a gun, demanding she return, and Nat reluctantly complies. Mother says uncle Shya was unlucky in love but a famed matchmaker—an instinct Nat seems to share. He stays in New York, assumes the name “Nat Gold,” and opens a consulting firm.
American Matchmaker Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- american film directed by czech director
- american film directed by european director
- uncle
- gun
- engagement
- bronx new york city
- wedding
- threat
- self sacrifice
- rabbi
- publicist
- psychiatrist
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- protest
- photographer
- party
- nightclub
- new york city
- mother son relationship
- maid
- lawyer
- jewish
- impersonation
- grocery store
- doctor
- butler
- brother sister relationship
- bachelor
- homosexual subtext
- gay interest
- matchmaking
American Matchmaker Cast & Characters
Leo Fuchs leads the cast as Nat Silver / Uncle Shya, with Anna Guskin as Elvie Silver and Arianne Ulmer as Undetermined Role (as A. Ulmer). Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edgar G. Ulmer
- Leo Fuchs as Nat Silver / Uncle Shya
- Anna Guskin as Elvie Silver
- Arianne Ulmer as Undetermined Role (as A. Ulmer)
- Charles Cohen as Undetermined Role (as Ch. Cohen)
Also Starring in American Matchmaker
· 11 more- Miriam Grossman Undetermined Role (as M. Grossman)
- Esther Adler Undetermined Role (as E. Adler)
- Celia Brodkin Nat's Mother (as Celia Boodkin)
- Judith Abarbanel Judith Aarons
- Judel Dubinsky Maurice
- Rosetta Bialis Mrs. Aarons
- Abraham Lax Simon P. Schwalbenrock
- Sarah Krohner Undetermined Role (as S. Krohner)
- William Mercur Undetermined Role (as W. Mercur)
- Jacob Mestel Undetermined Role (as J. Mestel)
- Arthur Winters Undetermined Role (as A. Winters)
More from Edgar G. Ulmer
More films directed by Edgar G. Ulmer: The Cavern, Journey Beneath the Desert, Beyond the Time Barrier and The Amazing Transparent Man.
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American Matchmaker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of American Matchmaker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is American Matchmaker?
American Matchmaker runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was American Matchmaker released?
American Matchmaker was released on January 2, 1940.
Who directed American Matchmaker?
American Matchmaker was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
More films by Edgar G. Ulmer Who is in the cast of American Matchmaker?
American Matchmaker stars Leo Fuchs as Nat Silver / Uncle Shya, Anna Guskin as Elvie Silver and Arianne Ulmer as Undetermined Role (as A. Ulmer), among 15 credited actors.
Does American Matchmaker have a post-credit scene?
No. American Matchmaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is American Matchmaker in?
The original language of American Matchmaker is Yiddish.
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