The Match King

1932 1h 19m ★6.7

Drama

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.

Release Date December 31, 1932

Runtime 1h 19m

Country United States of America

Language English

Director Howard Bretherton, William Keighley

Category Drama

Rating 6.7 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1932