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