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