The Match King

1932    79m    Not Rated
Drama, Crime
6.967%66%
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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.
Directed By
William Keighley, Howard Bretherton
Written By
Einar Thorvaldson, Sidney Sutherland, Houston Branch
Studio
First National Pictures

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Cast of The Match King
  • Warren WilliamPaul Kroll
  • Lili DamitaMarta Molnar
  • Glenda FarrellBabe
  • Juliette ComptonSonia Lombard
  • Claire DoddIlse Wagner
  • Harold HuberScarlatti
  • John WrayForeman of Janitors
  • Spencer ChartersOscar
  • Murray KinnellNyberg
  • Hardie AlbrightErik Borg
  • Alan HaleBorglund
  • Edmund BreeseOlaf Christofsen
  • Robert McWadeMr. Larsen
  • Irving BaconMessenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
  • Harry BeresfordChristian Hobe (uncredited)
  • Ed BradyPrisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
  • Wallis ClarkErickson's Associate (uncredited)
  • John ElliottBanker (uncredited)
  • Frank EllisCowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
  • Antonio FilauriItalian Banker (uncredited)
  • John InceMatch Company Executive (uncredited)
  • DeWitt JenningsBodensky (uncredited)
  • Lee KohlmarJeweler (uncredited)
  • Alphonse MartellFrenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
  • George MeekerErickson (uncredited)
  • Greta MeyerMarta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
  • Torben MeyerHans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
  • Harold MinjirMessenger (uncredited)
  • Bodil RosingFrau Necher (uncredited)
  • Rolfe SedanIn-Room Waiter (uncredited)
  • Charles SellonMatch Company Executive (uncredited)
  • John St. PolisBanker (uncredited)
  • Frederick SullivanBanker (uncredited)
  • Sheila TerryBlonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
  • Wilhelm von BrinckenMarta's Companion (uncredited)

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