The Match King
The Match King
Release: 1932-12-31·Runtime: 79m·★ 6.7
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
First National Pictures
Cast
Juliette Comptonas Sonia Lombard
Frank Ellisas Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
John St. Polisas Banker (uncredited)
Bodil Rosingas Frau Necher (uncredited)
Sheila Terryas Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
DeWitt Jenningsas Bodensky (uncredited)
Greta Meyeras Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Glenda Farrellas Babe
Harold Huberas Scarlatti
Murray Kinnellas Nyberg
Alan Haleas Borglund
Robert McWadeas Mr. Larsen
John Inceas Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Warren Williamas Paul Kroll
John Wrayas Foreman of Janitors
Hardie Albrightas Erik Borg
Harry Beresfordas Christian Hobe (uncredited)
John Elliottas Banker (uncredited)
Irving Baconas Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Claire Doddas Ilse Wagner
Wallis Clarkas Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmaras Jeweler (uncredited)
Alphonse Martellas Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
Torben Meyeras Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Charles Sellonas Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Spencer Chartersas Oscar
George Meekeras Erickson (uncredited)
Harold Minjiras Messenger (uncredited)
Frederick Sullivanas Banker (uncredited)
Edmund Breeseas Olaf Christofsen
Ed Bradyas Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Lili Damitaas Marta Molnar
Wilhelm von Brinckenas Marta's Companion (uncredited)
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