Ricochet Romance (film)

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.

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

Cast

• Marjorie Main as Pansy Jones
• Chill Wills as Tom Williams
• Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Manuel González
• Alfonso Bedoya as Alfredo González
• Rudy Vallee as Worthington Higgenmacher
• Ruth Hampton as Angela Ann Mansfield
• Benay Venuta as Claire Renard
• Rachel Ames as Betsy Williams
• Darryl Hickman as Dave King
• Lee Aaker as Timmy Williams
• Irene Ryan as Miss Clay
• Philip Tonge as Mr. Webster
• Phil Chambers as Mr. Daniels
• Charles Watts as Mr. Harvey
• Marjorie Bennett as Mrs. Harvey

Release and reception

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

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."

External links

• Ricochet Romance at IMDb