Mr. Matches (1953)

Mr. Matches

1953

Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Robert Mulligan

Cast

Archie Smith as Weasel

Arthur Marlowe as Wilson

Bert Thorn as McBride

Donny Harris as Joey Frank

Eleanor Wilson as Betty Frank

Henry Jones as Mr. Matches

Warren Stevens as Bernard Frank

Crew