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