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Three on a match (also known as third on a match or unlucky third light) is a purported superstition among soldiers during the Crimean War to World War II. The superstition goes that if three soldiers lit their cigarettes from the same match, one of the three would be killed or that the man who was third on the match would be shot.
Three on a Match: Directed by Mervyn LeRoy. With Joan Blondell, Ann Dvorak, Bette Davis, Warren William. Although Vivian Revere is seemingly the most successful of a trio of reunited schoolmates, she throws it away by descending into a life of debauchery and drugs.
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- Crime, Drama, Romance
- Mervyn LeRoy
- 1932-10-29
Three on a Match reverses the conventions of 'respectable' Hollywood fare. A naughty schoolgirl can mature into responsible adulthood despite a bad beginning, and a society princess who goes slumming finds that a good social standing doesn't give one a free pass.
- Mervyn Leroy
- Virginia Davis
A classic Warner Bros. drama about three friends who face different fates in life, love, and crime. The film explores themes of addiction, maternal love, and social issues with a fast-paced and gritty style.
Three on a Match (1932) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A film about three women who were childhood schoolmates and their different life choices. Vivian marries a wealthy lawyer but cheats on him, Mary becomes a showgirl and marries his son, and Ruth becomes a stenographer.
Oct 1, 2008 · Three On a Match 1932 Warren William. Mindbender66. 3.19K subscribers. Subscribed. 108. 22K views 15 years ago.
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