The Match King

The Match King

Release date : December 31, 1932
Runtime : 1h 19m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Production companies : First National Pictures /
December 31, 1932 1h 19m United States of America Drama English More
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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.
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Warren William
Paul Kroll
Lili Damita
Marta Molnar
Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard
Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner
Harold Huber
Scarlatti
John Wray
Foreman of Janitors
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)

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  • title:The Match King
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1932
  • Runtime:1h 19m
  • Genres: Drama ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Howard Bretherton / William Keighley /
  • Writers: Einar Thorvaldson · Houston Branch · Sidney Sutherland ·
  • Production companies: First National Pictures ·
  • 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.
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