Synopsis & Context
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.
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- The Match King
- Release
- December 31, 1932
- Screen Time
- 1h 19min
- Rating
- NR
- Direction
- William Keighley
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Production Status
- Released
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