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