The Match King
1932•NR•1h 19m•6.7•Released
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.
Director
William Keighley
Writer
Sidney Sutherland, Houston Branch
Languages
English
Studio
First National Pictures
Cast
Warren William
Paul Kroll
Lili Damita
Marta Molnar
Glenda Farrell
Babe
Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard
Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner
Harold Huber
Scarlatti
John Wray
Foreman of Janitors
Spencer Charters
Oscar
Murray Kinnell
Nyberg
Hardie Albright
Erik Borg
Alan Hale
Borglund
Edmund Breese
Olaf Christofsen
Robert McWade
Mr. Larsen
Irving Bacon
Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Harry Beresford
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Production
Company
First National Pictures
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
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