The Match King

IMDb 6.7 1932 • 79 min • Drama

Director

Howard Bretherton

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Warren William
Warren William Paul Kroll
Lili Damita
Lili Damita Marta Molnar
Glenda Farrell
Glenda Farrell Babe
Juliette Compton
Juliette Compton Sonia Lombard
Claire Dodd
Claire Dodd Ilse Wagner