The Match King (1932)

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.

Directed by: Howard Bretherton, William Keighley

Starring: Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell, Juliette Compton, Claire Dodd, Harold Huber

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