Movie·1932·1h 19m
The Match King
Directed By
Howard Bretherton
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Houston Branch, Sidney Sutherland
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Cinematography
Robert Kurrle
Music
Bernhard Kaun
Editor
Jack Killifer
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Warren William
Paul Kroll
Lili Damita
Marta Molnar
Glenda Farrell
Babe
Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard
Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner
Harold Huber
Scarlatti
John Wray
Foreman of Janitors
Spencer Charters
Oscar
Murray Kinnell
Nyberg
Hardie Albright
Erik Borg
Alan Hale
Borglund
Edmund Breese
Olaf Christofsen
Robert McWade
Mr. Larsen
Irving Bacon
Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Harry Beresford
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
John Elliott
Banker (uncredited)
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Crew
Howard Bretherton
Director
William Keighley
Director
Houston Branch
Screenplay
Sidney Sutherland
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Jack Killifer
Editor
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
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