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The Match King

The Match King

19321h 19m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1932

Runtime

1h 19m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 19m
Dec 31, 1932
Languages
English
Director
Howard Bretherton
Howard Bretherton
William Keighley
William Keighley
Production
First National Pictures
First National Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

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