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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Release Date

December 31, 1932

Status

Released

Original Title

The Match King

Runtime

1h 19min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

First National Pictures