The Match King (1932)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- William Keighley
- Howard Bretherton
Writing:
- Houston Branch
- Sidney Sutherland
- Einar Thorvaldson
Stars:
Release Date: 1932-12-31
6.6/10
6.6/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 79
Banker (uncredited)
Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Babe
Paul Kroll
Oscar
Foreman of Janitors
Marta's Companion (uncredited)
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Mr. Larsen
Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
Nyberg
Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Ilse Wagner
Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Borglund
Marta Molnar
Frau Necher (uncredited)
Bodensky (uncredited)
Sonia Lombard
Scarlatti
Erik Borg
Olaf Christofsen
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
Jeweler (uncredited)
Erickson (uncredited)
Messenger (uncredited)
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
