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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The Match King
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 31, 1932
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
Drama
User Score
66%
Original Title
The Match King
Production Companies
First National Pictures
Director
William Keighley
Description
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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