The Match King

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Release date: December 31, 1932
Duration: 79 minutes
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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.

Starring

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Warren William
Paul Kroll
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Lili Damita
Marta Molnar
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Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard
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Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner