Event

YIVO Presents 'American Matchmaker'

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Petty Auditorium

This classic Yiddish romantic comedy follows Nat Silver, who sets up a matchmaking business after his eighth engagement ends like his previous seven.

The National Center for Jewish Film says, "The East European shtetl mores meet New York sophistication in this urbane romantic comedy." A brief discussion will follow the film.

Released 1940 - Not Rated - 87 minutes - Comedy Romance

Tickets will be distributed at 1:30 pm.

This event is in collaboration with Chicago YIVO Society, a local affiliate of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.