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