The Match King
1932
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.
Director:
Howard Bretherton, William Keighley
Writers:
Einar Thorvaldson, Houston Branch, Sidney Sutherland
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States
