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