The Match King
The Match King
Release: 1932-12-31·Runtime: 79m·★ 6.7
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
Hardie Albrightas Erik Borg
Wallis Clarkas Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
Frank Ellisas Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Juliette Comptonas Sonia Lombard
John Inceas Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Irving Baconas Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Ed Bradyas Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Sheila Terryas Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Spencer Chartersas Oscar
Murray Kinnellas Nyberg
Edmund Breeseas Olaf Christofsen
Greta Meyeras Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Torben Meyeras Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Robert McWadeas Mr. Larsen
George Meekeras Erickson (uncredited)
John St. Polisas Banker (uncredited)
Lili Damitaas Marta Molnar
Glenda Farrellas Babe
John Wrayas Foreman of Janitors
John Elliottas Banker (uncredited)
Alphonse Martellas Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
Charles Sellonas Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Frederick Sullivanas Banker (uncredited)
Claire Doddas Ilse Wagner
Alan Haleas Borglund
Harry Beresfordas Christian Hobe (uncredited)
DeWitt Jenningsas Bodensky (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmaras Jeweler (uncredited)
Bodil Rosingas Frau Necher (uncredited)
Wilhelm von Brinckenas Marta's Companion (uncredited)
Harold Minjiras Messenger (uncredited)
Warren Williamas Paul Kroll
Harold Huberas Scarlatti
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