Matthau, Walter
Overview
| Works: | 735 works in 2,454 publications in 9 languages and 39,940 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Juvenile works Musical films Detective and mystery films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Children's films Fiction War films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Director, Other, Author, Interviewee, Costume designer, Contributor, Host, Collector, fmd, Editor, Speaker, Author of introduction, Vocalist |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Walter Matthau
- Matthau : a life by Rob Edelman( Book )
- Walter Matthau / Allan Hunter by Allan Hunter( Book )
- Jack and Walter : the films of Lemmon and Matthau by Ben Costello( Book )
- Walter Matthau : 181 success facts : everything you need to know by Avery Ernest( )
- Hello, Dolly! : journal by Jack Hirshberg( Book )
- Team work : the films of Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau by Lachlan F Hazelton( Book )
- The lives and loves of 25 Hollywood stars( Visual )
- Legends of the silver screen : the biographies collection( Visual )
- Dennis the Menace by Jerry Goldsmith( )
- Hello to Montanans [videorecording] by Walter Matthau( Visual )
- Burton L. Appleton reminiscence by Burton L Appleton( )
- by Alexander King( )
- Hirschfeld's comedians : [1988 calendar] by Al Hirschfeld( Book )
- Lonely are the brave( Book )
- Private screenings( Visual )
- [KTLA news (Los Angeles, Calif.)( Visual )
- Discovering( Visual )
- Promotional photographs for Hello, Dolly by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation( Visual )
- Walter Matthau and Carol Grace at Academy Awards( Visual )
- [The front page : memorabilia]( )
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Most widely held works by
Walter Matthau
Charade by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
158 editions published between 1963 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 2,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of crooks relentlessly pursues a young American through Paris for the fortune her dead husband stole from them
158 editions published between 1963 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 2,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of crooks relentlessly pursues a young American through Paris for the fortune her dead husband stole from them
Hello, Dolly! by
Gene Kelly(
Visual
)
104 editions published between 1948 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 2,286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical set in the 1890's about a professional matchmaker who meets her match
104 editions published between 1948 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 2,286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical set in the 1890's about a professional matchmaker who meets her match
Grumpy old men by
Donald Petrie(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Neighborhood curmudgeons' long-running feud becomes an all-out rivalry when an attractive widow moves into the house across the street
49 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Neighborhood curmudgeons' long-running feud becomes an all-out rivalry when an attractive widow moves into the house across the street
Grumpier old men(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1995 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,475 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Max and John team up against Maria who has turned their favorite bait shop into an Italian restaurant
33 editions published between 1995 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,475 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Max and John team up against Maria who has turned their favorite bait shop into an Italian restaurant
The odd couple by
Gene Saks(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1967 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,467 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two divorced men (one is fastidious, the other is a slob) share a New York apartment
49 editions published between 1967 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,467 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two divorced men (one is fastidious, the other is a slob) share a New York apartment
Dennis the Menace by
Walter Matthau(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hank Ketcham's popular comic-strip kid comes to the big screen in Dennis the Menace, a delightful family comedy
37 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hank Ketcham's popular comic-strip kid comes to the big screen in Dennis the Menace, a delightful family comedy
Fail-safe by
Sidney Lumet(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A computer malfunction causes nuclear-equipped American bombers to destroy Moscow and the president of the United States has to take terrible measures to appease the Soviets and prevent all-out nuclear war
54 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A computer malfunction causes nuclear-equipped American bombers to destroy Moscow and the president of the United States has to take terrible measures to appease the Soviets and prevent all-out nuclear war
The Bad News Bears by
Michael Ritchie(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in English and held by 1,176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league
28 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in English and held by 1,176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league
Hanging up by
Diane Keaton(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters struggle to deal with each other and their aging father
17 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters struggle to deal with each other and their aging father
A face in the crowd by
Elia Kazan(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1957 and 2019 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,078 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Arkansas hobo becomes an overnight media sensation. But as he becomes drunk with fame and power, will he ever be exposed as the fraud he has become?
17 editions published between 1957 and 2019 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,078 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Arkansas hobo becomes an overnight media sensation. But as he becomes drunk with fame and power, will he ever be exposed as the fraud he has become?
I.Q.(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mechanic romances the mathematician niece of physicist Albert Einstein, with help from Einstein and his friends
21 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mechanic romances the mathematician niece of physicist Albert Einstein, with help from Einstein and his friends
The taking of Pelham One Two Three by
Joseph Sargent(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 836 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gang of armed men hijack a New York City subway train and threaten to kill one hostage per minute unless their demands are met
44 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 836 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gang of armed men hijack a New York City subway train and threaten to kill one hostage per minute unless their demands are met
The fortune cookie by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
43 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 832 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A TV cameraman, trampled by a half-back while shooting a football game, and his shyster brother-in-law team up to defraud an insurance company in a million dollar law suit
43 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 832 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A TV cameraman, trampled by a half-back while shooting a football game, and his shyster brother-in-law team up to defraud an insurance company in a million dollar law suit
Out to sea(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and French and held by 823 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two men decide to become dance instructors on a cruise ship so they can meet women and con them out of money
21 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and French and held by 823 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two men decide to become dance instructors on a cruise ship so they can meet women and con them out of money
Hopscotch by
Eric Lewis(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the CIA's top international operatives is suddenly relegated to a desk job in an agency power play. Unwilling to go quietly, and with the aid of a chic Viennese widow, he puts himself back in the game by writing a memoir exposing the innermost secrets of every major intelligence agency in the world. The CIA now wants him dead, but he refuses to cooperate--because he's having too much fun!
21 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the CIA's top international operatives is suddenly relegated to a desk job in an agency power play. Unwilling to go quietly, and with the aid of a chic Viennese widow, he puts himself back in the game by writing a memoir exposing the innermost secrets of every major intelligence agency in the world. The CIA now wants him dead, but he refuses to cooperate--because he's having too much fun!
Lonely are the brave by
David Miller(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 757 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After landing himself in jail trying to break out his friend, Jack Burns finds himself alone and on the run from the law. Leading the manhunt is Sheriff Morey Johnson, who must bring Burns to justice despite his own sympathy for the fugitive
28 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 757 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After landing himself in jail trying to break out his friend, Jack Burns finds himself alone and on the run from the law. Leading the manhunt is Sheriff Morey Johnson, who must bring Burns to justice despite his own sympathy for the fugitive
The cat in the hat and other Dr. Seuss favorites by
Seuss(
Recording
)
8 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through the performances of actors such as Kelsey Grammer, Dustin Hoffman, Walter Matthau and John Cleese, Dr. Seuss' timeless and clever poems continue to thrill and amaze young listeners
8 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through the performances of actors such as Kelsey Grammer, Dustin Hoffman, Walter Matthau and John Cleese, Dr. Seuss' timeless and clever poems continue to thrill and amaze young listeners
Cactus flower by
Gene Saks(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Julian Winston, an easy-going bachelor dentist who has been stringing along his girlfriend by pretending to be married, promises to marry his dizzy blonde mistress, Toni. However, she first insists on meeting his nonexistent wife, so he convinces Stephanie, his starched no-nonsense receptionist, to pose as his wife, and there are unforeseen twists and surprises for everyone
33 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Julian Winston, an easy-going bachelor dentist who has been stringing along his girlfriend by pretending to be married, promises to marry his dizzy blonde mistress, Toni. However, she first insists on meeting his nonexistent wife, so he convinces Stephanie, his starched no-nonsense receptionist, to pose as his wife, and there are unforeseen twists and surprises for everyone
King Creole by
Michael Curtiz(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1958 and 2017 in English and held by 626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A New Orleans teenager struggles to graduate from high school while working at a sleazy French Quarter club to support his family
30 editions published between 1958 and 2017 in English and held by 626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A New Orleans teenager struggles to graduate from high school while working at a sleazy French Quarter club to support his family
Awake and sing(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of a Jewish family in a Bronx tenement perfectly captures the spirit of the Depression years
7 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of a Jewish family in a Bronx tenement perfectly captures the spirit of the Depression years
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Related Identities
- Lemmon, Jack Other Interviewee Performer Director Speaker Author Contributor Actor Narrator
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Ann-Margret 1941- Performer Actor
- Stone, Peter 1930-2003 Scenarist Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Other Conceptor
- Columbia Pictures Producer
- Grant, Cary 1904-1986 Other Performer Actor
- Hepburn, Audrey 1929-1993 Other Performer Author Actor
- Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
- Coburn, James Performer Actor
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Actions and defenses Actors Arkansas Baseball coaches Baseball for children California--Los Angeles Cat in the Hat--(Fictitious character) Cold War (1945-1989) Dennis the Menace (Fictitious character : Ketcham) Divorced men Einstein, Albert, Entertainers Ephron, Delia Escapes Fathers and daughters France--Paris Fugitives from justice Herman, Jerry, Hijacking of trains Hostages Humorists, American Insurance fraud International relations Legal ethics Little League baseball Love Male friendship Malingering Manipulative behavior Man-woman relationships Marriage brokerage Matthau, Walter Minnesota--Wabasha New York (State)--New York Nuclear weapons Official secrets Older men Political corruption Roommates Schulberg, Budd Simon, Neil Sisters Stories in rhyme Television personalities Thieves Undercover operations United States United States.--Central Intelligence Agency Widows Young women
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Alternative Names
Gualterius Matthau
Matthow, Walter John 1920-2000
Matuschanskavasky, Walter.
Matuschanskavasky, Walter, 1920-2000
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Matushchanskayasky, Walter
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Γουόλτερ Ματάου
Волтер Матау
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