Movie Description
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
- Director : William Keighley,Howard Bretherton
- Producer : Hal B. Wallis
- Editor : Jack Killifer
- 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
Cast
Paul Kroll
Marta Molnar
Babe
Sonia Lombard
Ilse Wagner
Scarlatti
Foreman of Janitors
Oscar
Nyberg
Erik Borg
Borglund
Olaf Christofsen
Mr. Larsen
Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Italian Banker (uncredited)
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Bodensky (uncredited)
Jeweler (uncredited)
Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
Erickson (uncredited)
Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Messenger (uncredited)
Frau Necher (uncredited)
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Banker (uncredited)
Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Marta's Companion (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Match King
Status Released
Release Information
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1932-12-31
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 19m
Production CompaniesFirst National Pictures
Genres
- Drama
