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The Match King( 1932)

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Overview

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.

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      Warren William

      Paul Kroll

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      Lili Damita

      Marta Molnar

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      Glenda Farrell

      Babe

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      Juliette Compton

      Sonia Lombard

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      Claire Dodd

      Ilse Wagner

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      Harold Huber

      Scarlatti

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      John Wray

      Foreman of Janitors

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      Spencer Charters

      Oscar

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      Murray Kinnell

      Nyberg

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      Hardie Albright

      Erik Borg

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      Alan Hale

      Borglund

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      Edmund Breese

      Olaf Christofsen

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      Robert McWade

      Mr. Larsen

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      Irving Bacon

      Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)

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      Harry Beresford

      Christian Hobe (uncredited)

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      Ed Brady

      Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)

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      Wallis Clark

      Erickson's Associate (uncredited)

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      John Elliott

      Banker (uncredited)

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      Frank Ellis

      Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)

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      Antonio Filauri

      Italian Banker (uncredited)

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      John Ince

      Match Company Executive (uncredited)

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      DeWitt Jennings

      Bodensky (uncredited)

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      Lee Kohlmar

      Jeweler (uncredited)

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      Alphonse Martell

      Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)

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      George Meeker

      Erickson (uncredited)

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      Greta Meyer

      Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)

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      Torben Meyer

      Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)

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      Harold Minjir

      Messenger (uncredited)

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      Bodil Rosing

      Frau Necher (uncredited)

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      Rolfe Sedan

      In-Room Waiter (uncredited)

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      Charles Sellon

      Match Company Executive (uncredited)

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      John St. Polis

      Banker (uncredited)

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      Frederick Sullivan

      Banker (uncredited)

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      Sheila Terry

      Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)

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      Wilhelm von Brincken

      Marta's Companion (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • chicago, illinois
    • sweden
    • monopoly
    • tycoon
    • rise and fall
    • womanizer
    • counterfeit
    • downfall
    • counterfeiter
    • pre-code
    • deceit
    • dishonesty
    • forgery
    • loan procurement
    • matches
    • international finance
    • crooked businessman
    • manipulator