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
Scarlatti
Erickson (uncredited)
Babe
Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Paul Kroll
Marta Molnar
Ilse Wagner
Foreman of Janitors
Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
Borglund
Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Erik Borg
Sonia Lombard
Oscar
Nyberg
Olaf Christofsen
Mr. Larsen
Uncle Gustav
Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Uncle Gustav
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Bodensky (uncredited)
Jeweler (uncredited)
Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Messenger (uncredited)
Frau Necher (uncredited)
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Marta's Companion (uncredited)
