The Match King (1932)

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Audience Score
66
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NR 1 hr 19 minDec 31st, 1932Drama
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
StarringWarren WilliamLili DamitaGlenda Farrell
DirectorsWilliam KeighleyHoward Bretherton

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 31st, 1932
Original Language:English
Production Companies:First National Pictures
Movie Tags:
pre-codechicago, illinoisswedenwomanizerrise and falldeceitforgerytycooncounterfeitdownfall