The Match King(1932)
The Match King 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.
The Match King (1932) is a drama film directed by Howard Bretherton, released on December 31, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell and Juliette Compton. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Bretherton
- Writers:
- Einar Thorvaldson, Houston Branch, Sidney Sutherland
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Kurrle
- Composer:
- Bernhard Kaun
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Match King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Warren William
as Paul Kroll
Lili Damita
as Marta Molnar
Glenda Farrell
as Babe
Juliette Compton
as Sonia Lombard
Claire Dodd
as Ilse Wagner
Harold Huber
as Scarlatti
John Wray
as Foreman of Janitors
Spencer Charters
as Oscar
Murray Kinnell
as Nyberg
Hardie Albright
as Erik Borg
Alan Hale
as Borglund
Edmund Breese
as Olaf Christofsen
Key crew
Directed by Howard Bretherton, written by Einar Thorvaldson, Houston Branch and Sidney Sutherland, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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The Match King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Match King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Match King online?
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Who stars in The Match King?
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The main cast of The Match King (1932) includes Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell, Juliette Compton and Claire Dodd. The film was directed by Howard Bretherton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Match King released?
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The Match King was released on December 31, 1932 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Match King worth watching?
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The Match King (1932) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.