United States / Dec 31, 1932 / NR
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Spencer Charters | Oscar |
| Murray Kinnell | Nyberg |
| Hardie Albright | Erik Borg |
| Alan Hale | Borglund |
| Edmund Breese | Olaf Christofsen |
| Robert McWade | Mr. Larsen |
| Irving Bacon | Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited) |
| Harry Beresford | Christian Hobe (uncredited) |
| Ed Brady | Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited) |
| Wallis Clark | Erickson's Associate (uncredited) |
| John Elliott | Banker (uncredited) |
| Frank Ellis | Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited) |
| Antonio Filauri | Italian Banker (uncredited) |
| John Ince | Match Company Executive (uncredited) |
| DeWitt Jennings | Bodensky (uncredited) |
| Lee Kohlmar | Jeweler (uncredited) |
| Alphonse Martell | Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited) |
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| George Meeker | Erickson (uncredited) |
| Greta Meyer | Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited) |
| Torben Meyer | Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited) |
| Harold Minjir | Messenger (uncredited) |
| Bodil Rosing | Frau Necher (uncredited) |
| Rolfe Sedan | In-Room Waiter (uncredited) |
| Charles Sellon | Match Company Executive (uncredited) |
| John St. Polis | Banker (uncredited) |
| Frederick Sullivan | Banker (uncredited) |
| Sheila Terry | Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited) |
| Wilhelm von Brincken | Marta's Companion (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Match King |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | First National Pictures |
| Release date | 31 dicembre 1932 |
| Production | Hal B. Wallis |
| Writer | Einar Thorvaldson, Houston Branch, Sidney Sutherland |
| Casting | Rufus Le Maire |
| Editing | Jack Killifer |
| Cinematography | Robert Kurrle, Al Green, Dolph Thomas |
| Assistant directors | Howard Bretherton, William Keighley |
| Camera operators | Al Green, Dolph Thomas, Robert Kurrle |
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| Additional photography | Al Green, Dolph Thomas, Robert Kurrle |
| Production design | Anton Grot |
| Art direction | Anton Grot |
| Set decoration | Anton Grot |
| Music | Bernhard Kaun, Leo F. Forbstein |
| Sound | Leo F. Forbstein, Bernhard Kaun |
| Costume design | Orry-Kelly |
| Makeup | Orry-Kelly |
| Hairstyling | Orry-Kelly |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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