The Match King

1932

NR

1h 19m

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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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Houston Branch(screenplay by)
Sidney Sutherland(screenplay by)
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Warren William
Paul Kroll
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Lili Damita
Marta Molnar
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Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard
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Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner
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Harold Huber
Scarlatti
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John Wray
Foreman of Janitors
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Alan Hale
Borglund
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Edmund Breese
Olaf Christofsen
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Robert McWade
Mr. Larsen
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Irving Bacon
Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
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Harry Beresford
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
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Ed Brady
Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
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Wallis Clark
Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
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John Elliott
Banker (uncredited)

Writers

Houston Branch(screenplay by)
Sidney Sutherland(screenplay by)

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Release date

December 31, 1932 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

First National Pictures

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