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