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