The Match King (movie)

The Match King (movie)

  • User score: 6.6
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: William Keighley , Howard Bretherton
  • Production companies: First National Pictures
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 12/31/1932
  • Run time: 79 min.

Movie description

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.

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Warren William

Warren William

Role(s): Paul Kroll

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Lili Damita

Lili Damita

Role(s): Marta Molnar

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Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

Role(s): Babe

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Juliette Compton

Juliette Compton

Role(s): Sonia Lombard

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Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

Role(s): Ilse Wagner

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