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