
The Match King
Drama
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.
Top Cast


Warren William
Warren William
Paul Kroll
Warren William
Paul Kroll


Lili Damita
Lili Damita
Marta Molnar
Lili Damita
Marta Molnar


Glenda Farrell
Glenda Farrell
Babe
Glenda Farrell
Babe


Juliette Compton
Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard
Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard


Claire Dodd
Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner
Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner


Harold Huber
Harold Huber
Scarlatti
Harold Huber
Scarlatti


John Wray
John Wray
Foreman of Janitors
John Wray
Foreman of Janitors


Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters
Oscar
Spencer Charters
Oscar


Murray Kinnell
Murray Kinnell
Nyberg
Murray Kinnell
Nyberg


Hardie Albright
Hardie Albright
Erik Borg
Hardie Albright
Erik Borg
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