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