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The Match King

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Match King
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1932-12-31
  • Runtime: 79 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: First National Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1313
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Warren William

Warren William

as Paul Kroll

Lili Damita

Lili Damita

as Marta Molnar

Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

as Babe

Juliette Compton

Juliette Compton

as Sonia Lombard

Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

as Ilse Wagner

Harold Huber

Harold Huber

as Scarlatti

John Wray

John Wray

as Foreman of Janitors

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

as Oscar

Murray Kinnell

Murray Kinnell

as Nyberg

Hardie Albright

Hardie Albright

as Erik Borg

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

chicago, illinoisswedenmonopolytycoonrise and fallwomanizercounterfeitdownfallcounterfeiterpre-codedeceitdishonestyforgeryloan procurementmatchesinternational financecrooked businessmanmanipulator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Match King?

The Match King is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1932-12-31.

Who are the main actors in The Match King?

The main cast includes Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell, Juliette Compton, Claire Dodd, .

Where can I watch The Match King online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Match King is available.

Is The Match King based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Match King?

The Match King has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Match King?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Match King?

The soundtrack was composed by First National Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Match King filmed?

The Match King was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Match King?

The total runtime of The Match King is 79 minutes.

Is The Match King suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Match King?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Match King.

Does The Match King have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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