The Match King (1932)
The Match King (1932) - Drama Movies 79 minutes. . 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. chicago, illinois, sweden, monopoly, tycoon, rise and fall, womanizer, counterfeit, downfall, counterfeiter, pre-code, deceit, dishonesty, forgery, loan procurement, matches, international finance, crooked businessman, manipulator
Released: Dec 31, 1932
Runtime: 79 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell, Juliette Compton, Claire Dodd, Harold Huber
Crew: Einar Thorvaldson (Novel), Howard Bretherton (Director), William Keighley (Director), Houston Branch (Screenplay), Sidney Sutherland (Screenplay), Orry-Kelly (Costume Design)