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The Match King

The Match King

(1932)

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.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Howard Bretherton,William Keighley
  2. Producer : Hal B. Wallis
  3. Editor : Jack Killifer
  4. Cast : Warren William,Lili Damita,Glenda Farrell,Juliette Compton,Claire Dodd,Harold Huber,John Wray,Spencer Charters,Murray Kinnell,Hardie Albright,Alan Hale,Edmund Breese,Robert McWade,Irving Bacon,Harry Beresford,Ed Brady,Wallis Clark,John Elliott,Frank Ellis,Antonio Filauri,John Ince,DeWitt Jennings,Lee Kohlmar,Alphonse Martell,George Meeker,Greta Meyer,Torben Meyer,Harold Minjir,Bodil Rosing,Rolfe Sedan,Charles Sellon,John St. Polis,Frederick Sullivan,Sheila Terry,Wilhelm von Brincken

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Original TitleThe Match King

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1932-12-31

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 19m

Production CompaniesFirst National Pictures

Genres

  • Drama

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