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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.

Release Date: 1932-12-31

Original Language: en

Genres: Unknown Genre

Rating:

Popularity:

3.679

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Cast Members

Warren William

Paul Kroll

Lili Damita

Marta Molnar

Juliette Compton

Sonia Lombard

Claire Dodd

Ilse Wagner

Harold Huber

Scarlatti

John Wray

Foreman of Janitors

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)