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The Match King

NR19321h 19mHoward Bretherton,William Keighley
IMDb 6.9
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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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Chicago, IllinoisSwedenMonopolyTycoonRise And FallWomanizerCounterfeitDownfallCounterfeiterPre-code

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What is The Match King (1932) about?

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.

Who stars in The Match King?

The Match King stars Warren William (Paul Kroll), Lili Damita (Marta Molnar), Glenda Farrell (Babe), Juliette Compton (Sonia Lombard), Claire Dodd (Ilse Wagner). The film was directed by Howard Bretherton.

How long is The Match King?

The Match King has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1932. It is rated NR.

Is The Match King worth watching?

The Match King holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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