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