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