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