The Match King (1932)
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.
Director: Howard Bretherton, William Keighley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: December 31, 1932
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Einar Thorvaldson (Novel)
- Houston Branch (Screenplay)
- Sidney Sutherland (Screenplay)
Music: Bernhard Kaun
Cinematography: Robert Kurrle
Editing: Jack Killifer
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
chicago, illinois, sweden, monopoly, tycoon, rise and fall, womanizer, counterfeit, downfall, counterfeiter, pre-code, deceit, dishonesty, forgery, loan procurement, matches
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Match King about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Match King?
- The Match King was directed by Howard Bretherton, William Keighley.
- Who stars in The Match King?
- The Match King stars Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell, Juliette Compton, Claire Dodd, Harold Huber.
- How long is The Match King?
- The Match King has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Match King?
- The Match King is a Drama film.
- Where was The Match King produced?
- The Match King was produced in United States of America.