The Model and the Marriage Broker

A marriage broker can't resist meddling in the life of a model, with disastrous results.

Cast

Thelma Ritter

as Mae Swasey

Jeanne Crain

as Kitty Bennett

Scott Brady

as Matt Hornbeck

Nancy Kulp

as Hazel Gingras

Jay C. Flippen

as Dan Chancellor

Zero Mostel

as George Wixted

Michael O'Shea

as Doberman

Dennie Moore

as Mrs. Bea Gingras

John Alexander

as Mr. Perry

Helen Ford

as Emmy Swasey

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