(The Match King)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

79 minutes

Year:

1932

Directors:

Howard Bretherton

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Production companies:

First National Pictures

Actors:

Paul Kroll

Marta Molnar

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Sonia Lombard

Ilse Wagner

Crews:

Novel

Director

Director

Screenplay

Screenplay