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