The Match King
The Match King
Release: 1932-12-31·Runtime: 79m·★ 6.2
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
Harold Huberas Scarlatti
Spencer Chartersas Oscar
Ed Bradyas Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Bodil Rosingas Frau Necher (uncredited)
Charles Sellonas Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Glenda Farrellas Babe
Murray Kinnellas Nyberg
Greta Meyeras Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Torben Meyeras Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Frederick Sullivanas Banker (uncredited)
John Wrayas Foreman of Janitors
Harry Beresfordas Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Frank Ellisas Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Lili Damitaas Marta Molnar
Alan Haleas Borglund
Robert McWadeas Mr. Larsen
Wallis Clarkas Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
Alphonse Martellas Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
Sheila Terryas Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Hardie Albrightas Erik Borg
Edmund Breeseas Olaf Christofsen
John Elliottas Banker (uncredited)
George Meekeras Erickson (uncredited)
Harold Minjiras Messenger (uncredited)
Warren Williamas Paul Kroll
Juliette Comptonas Sonia Lombard
Claire Doddas Ilse Wagner
DeWitt Jenningsas Bodensky (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmaras Jeweler (uncredited)
Irving Baconas Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
John Inceas Match Company Executive (uncredited)
John St. Polisas Banker (uncredited)
Wilhelm von Brinckenas Marta's Companion (uncredited)
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