The Match King

Name: The Match King
Genre: Drama
Released: 1932
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Claire Dodd, Glenda Farrell, Hardie Albright, Harold Huber, John Wray

★ 6.7 1932 Movie 79 min 7 votes

Drama

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…

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TypeMovie

Release year1932

TMDB rating6.7/10

GenresDrama

Synopsis

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.