The Match King
First aired on Dec 31, 1932
Runtime: 79 mins
60%
Genres: Drama
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.
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Featured Crew
William Keighley | Director
Sidney Sutherland | Screenplay
Howard Bretherton | Director
Einar Thorvaldson | Novel
Houston Branch | Screenplay
Orry-Kelly | Costume Design