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