The Match King
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.
Director Howard Bretherton, William Keighley
Cast
Spencer Charters
Oscar
Warren William
Paul Kroll
Lili Damita
Marta Molnar
Hardie Albright
Erik Borg
Lee Kohlmar
Jeweler (uncredited)
Wilhelm von Brincken
Marta's Companion (uncredited)
Murray Kinnell
Nyberg
Edmund Breese
Olaf Christofsen
Irving Bacon
Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Robert McWade
Mr. Larsen
Ed Brady
Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
John Elliott
Banker (uncredited)
DeWitt Jennings
Bodensky (uncredited)
George Meeker
Erickson (uncredited)
Greta Meyer
Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Rolfe Sedan
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
John Wray
Foreman of Janitors
Alan Hale
Borglund
Frank Ellis
Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell
Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
Harold Minjir
Messenger (uncredited)
John St. Polis
Banker (uncredited)
Frederick Sullivan
Banker (uncredited)
Sheila Terry
Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner
John Ince
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Torben Meyer
Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Charles Sellon
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Glenda Farrell
Babe
Harold Huber
Scarlatti
Harry Beresford
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard
Bodil Rosing
Frau Necher (uncredited)