The Match King
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
79 min
Release Date
1932-12-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
6.6
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)
Ed Brady
Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
John Elliott
Banker (uncredited)
Frank Ellis
Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Antonio Filauri
Italian Banker (uncredited)
John Ince
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
DeWitt Jennings
Bodensky (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmar
Jeweler (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell
Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
George Meeker
Erickson (uncredited)
Greta Meyer
Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Torben Meyer
Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Harold Minjir
Messenger (uncredited)
Bodil Rosing
Frau Necher (uncredited)
Rolfe Sedan
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
Charles Sellon
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
John St. Polis
Banker (uncredited)
Frederick Sullivan
Banker (uncredited)
Sheila Terry
Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Wilhelm von Brincken
Marta's Companion (uncredited)
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