Mr. Matches

Story

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.

Director

Robert Mulligan

Writers

Alvin Sapinsley

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

13 January 1953

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Warren Stevens

  Bernard Frank

• 

  Henry Jones

  Mr. Matches

• Eleanor Wilson

  Betty Frank

• Bert Thorn

  McBride

• Archie Smith

  Weasel

• Arthur Marlowe

  Wilson

• Donny Harris

  Joey Frank