The Match King

The Match King

1932 1h 19mDir. William Keighley
6.2/ 10
Drama

Overview

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.

Cast & Crew

Warren William

Warren William

Paul Kroll

Lili Damita

Lili Damita

Marta Molnar

Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

Babe

Juliette Compton

Juliette Compton

Sonia Lombard

Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

Ilse Wagner

Harold Huber

Harold Huber

Scarlatti

John Wray

John Wray

Foreman of Janitors

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Oscar

Murray Kinnell

Murray Kinnell

Nyberg

Hardie Albright

Hardie Albright

Erik Borg

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Borglund

Edmund Breese

Edmund Breese

Olaf Christofsen

Robert McWade

Robert McWade

Mr. Larsen

Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)

Harry Beresford

Harry Beresford

Christian Hobe (uncredited)

Ed Brady

Ed Brady

Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)

Wallis Clark

Wallis Clark

Erickson's Associate (uncredited)

John Elliott

John Elliott

Banker (uncredited)

Frank Ellis

Frank Ellis

Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)

A

Antonio Filauri

Italian Banker (uncredited)

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