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The Match King

1932 • 1h19m Drama

Rating

6.2/10

Popularity

3

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.

Details

Director

Howard Bretherton

William Keighley

Screenplay

Houston Branch

Sidney Sutherland

Cast

Warren William

Lili Damita

Glenda Farrell

Release date

12/31/1932

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

6