The Match King (1932)
1h 19m
Running Time
December 31, 1932Release Date
The Match King (1932)
1h 19m
Running Time
December 31, 1932Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Warren William
Paul Kroll

Lili Damita
Marta Molnar

Glenda Farrell
Babe

Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard

Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner

Harold Huber
Scarlatti

John Wray
Foreman of Janitors

Spencer Charters
Oscar

Murray Kinnell
Nyberg

Hardie Albright
Erik Borg

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)

Howard Bretherton
Director

William Keighley
Director

Einar Thorvaldson
Novel

Houston Branch
Screenplay

Sidney Sutherland
Screenplay
Media.

Details.
Release DateDecember 31, 1932
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 19m
Content RatingNR
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
chicago
sweden
monopoly
tycoon
rise and fall
womanizer
counterfeit
downfall
counterfeiter
pre-code
deceit
dishonesty
forgery
loan procurement
matches
international finance
crooked businessman
manipulator
Wiki.
The Match King is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film made by First National Pictures, directed by William Keighley and Howard Bretherton. The film starred Warren William and Lili Damita, and follows the rise and fall of Swedish safety match tycoon Ivar Kreuger. Based on the novel by Einar Thorvaldson, the film was released on December 31, 1932.
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