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