The Match King

Release Date: 1932-12-31

Runtime: 79

Languages: English

Rating: 6.6

Votes: 5

Genres: Drama

Director: Howard Bretherton

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 match...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.Read More

Production Companies:

First National Pictures