Ricochet Romance (film)

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Ricochet Romance
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Theatrical poster
Directed by Charles Lamont
Written byKay Lenard
Produced by Robert Arthur
Richard Wilson
Starring Marjorie Main
Chill Wills
Alfonso Bedoya
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Rudy Vallee
Cinematography George Robinson
Edited byFrank Ware
Music by Joseph Gershenson
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • November 1, 1954 (1954-11-01)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ricochet Romance is a 1954 American western comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Marjorie Main, Chill Wills and Alfonso Bedoya. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Its title is derived from the song of the same name, which is also featured in the film. It is also known as The Matchmakers. [1]

Contents

Plot

Cast

Release and reception

The film premiered in Los Angeles on October 27, 1954. [1]

TV Guide awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, saying: "The plot is ultra-thin, merely a frame to hang some mild slapstick routines on. This film is little different from Main's other amiable comedies." [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ricochet Romance". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  2. Staff. "Ricochet Romance". TV Guide. Retrieved May 26, 2016.