2 Movies Starring Paul Ford

The Matchmaker

The Matchmaker

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1959-08-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

103 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

(768 Reviews)

Director:

Joseph Anthony

Cast:

Writer:

Thornton Wilder (play)

John Michael Hayes (screenplay)

Fullplot:

It's 1884 in Yonkers, New York. Dolly Gallagher-Levi is a Jane-of-all-Trades, but her latest and most lucrative venture is as a matchmaker, setting men up with women with the intention of matrimony. This job is ironic as she was previously married herself, not enjoying the experience. Her latest client is older penny-pinching retail store owner, Horace Vandergelder, who works his two young meek clerks, Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker, to the bone. As Horace won't give them a day off, Cornelius and Barnaby plot to close the store and sneak into New York for the day, their mission to meet and kiss a girl. In New York, Cornelius spots Irene Molloy, a young female milliner upon who he sets his sights. On their meeting, Cornelius is unaware that she is also one of Horace's possible brides. Beyond what happens between Horace, Cornelius and Irene, Dolly herself may be ready for matrimony again despite her words to the contrary.

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1966-07-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

95 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (2777 Reviews)

Director:

Fielder Cook

Genres:

Western

Fullplot:

A naive couple and a child arrive to the town on the way to San Antonio, Texas to buy a farm there. There is a poker game between the richest men in the region. The man cannot resist it and though he is a very bad poker player, enters the game betting all the money of his family. In the climax of the game he suffers a heart-attack. His wife then takes his place in the table. That's the only way of recovering their savings. But there is a little problem. Can anybody explain her how to play poker?

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