1932
6.6 (5 votes)
1h 19m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
First National Pictures
The Match King
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: William Keighley, Howard Bretherton
Screenplay: Sidney Sutherland, Houston Branch
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Director of Photography: Robert Kurrle
