The Match King (1932)
Unscrupulous Chicago janitor Paul Kroll uses deceit to fund a return trip to his homeland of Sweden. There, via ongoing continuing deceit and manipulation, he gradually attains a monopoly on the matchstick market in several countries and becomes an influential international figure. Based on the true story of Ivar Kreuger.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- William Keighley
- Howard Bretherton
Writing:
- Houston Branch
- Sidney Sutherland
- Einar Thorvaldson
Stars:
Release Date: 1932-12-31
6.6/10
6.6/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 79
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Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Paul Kroll
Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Erickson (uncredited)
Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Marta Molnar
Erik Borg
Babe
Sonia Lombard
Ilse Wagner
Scarlatti
Foreman of Janitors
Oscar
Nyberg
Borglund
Olaf Christofsen
Mr. Larsen
Uncle Gustav
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Uncle Gustav
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Bodensky (uncredited)
Jeweler (uncredited)
Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Messenger (uncredited)
Frau Necher (uncredited)
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Marta's Companion (uncredited)
