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