Drama
The Match King
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.
Directed by Howard Bretherton, William Keighley
67
User score
7 votes
Status
Released
Released
December 31, 1932
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
English
Top 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)
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)
