The Match King
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.
Top Billed Cast
Warren William
Paul Kroll
Lili Damita
Marta Molnar
Glenda Farrell
Babe
Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard
Claire Dodd
Ilse Wagner
Featured Crew
Howard Bretherton
Director
William Keighley
Director
Einar Thorvaldson
Novel
Houston Branch
Screenplay
Sidney Sutherland
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Jack Killifer
Editor
Rufus Le Maire
Casting
Anton Grot
Art Direction
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Al Green
Camera Operator
Dolph Thomas
Still Photographer
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