The Match King

1932Directed by Howard Bretherton, William Keighley

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Released: December 31, 1932
Runtime: 1h 19m

About The Match King

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Directors: Howard Bretherton
William Keighley
Writers: Einar Thorvaldson
Houston Branch
Sidney Sutherland

Principal cast

In billing order

Warren WilliamPaul Kroll
Lili DamitaMarta Molnar
Glenda FarrellBabe
Juliette ComptonSonia Lombard
Claire DoddIlse Wagner
Harold HuberScarlatti

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