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