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