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