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The Match King
First aired on Dec 31, 1932
70%

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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Warren William | Paul Kroll
Lili Damita | Marta Molnar
Glenda Farrell | Babe
Juliette Compton | Sonia Lombard
Claire Dodd | Ilse Wagner
Harold Huber | Scarlatti
Featured Crew
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Howard Bretherton | Director
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William Keighley | Director
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Einar Thorvaldson | Novel
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Houston Branch | Screenplay
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Sidney Sutherland | Screenplay
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Hal B. Wallis | Producer