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