The Match King

1h 19m

6.7

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.

Cast

Juliette Compton

Foreman of Janitors

Spencer Charters

Hardie Albright

Olaf Christofsen

Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)

Harry Beresford

Christian Hobe (uncredited)

Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)

Erickson's Associate (uncredited)

Banker (uncredited)

Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)

Antonio Filauri

Italian Banker (uncredited)

Match Company Executive (uncredited)

DeWitt Jennings

Bodensky (uncredited)

Jeweler (uncredited)

Alphonse Martell

Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)

Erickson (uncredited)

Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)

Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)

Messenger (uncredited)

Frau Necher (uncredited)

In-Room Waiter (uncredited)

Match Company Executive (uncredited)

Banker (uncredited)

Frederick Sullivan

Banker (uncredited)

Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)

Wilhelm von Brincken

Marta's Companion (uncredited)

Crew

William Keighley

Howard Bretherton

Sidney Sutherland

Einar Thorvaldson

Director of Photography

Camera Operator

William Maybery

Casting Assistant

William Forsyth

Casting Assistant

Original Music Composer

Still Photographer

Leo F. Forbstein