The Match King

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.

Release Date

31 December 1932

79 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Paul Kroll
Marta Molnar
Sonia Lombard
Ilse Wagner
Scarlatti
Foreman of Janitors
Borglund
Olaf Christofsen