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The Match King

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 DateDecember 31, 1932
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Match King
Runtime1h 19min
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesFirst National Pictures