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.

Genres: Drama

Stars: Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell, Juliette Compton, Claire Dodd

Release Date: 1932-12-31

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 6.167 / 10 (6 votes)

Runtime: 79 mins