The Match King
79 mins
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.
Antonio Filauri
Italian Banker (uncredited)
Sidney Sutherland
Screenplay
Einar Thorvaldson
Novel
Houston Branch
Screenplay
Leo F. Forbstein
Conductor
Jack Killifer
Editor
Al Green
Camera Operator
Dolph Thomas
Still Photographer
William Maybery
Casting Assistant
Anton Grot
Art Direction
Rufus Le Maire
Casting
William Forsyth
Casting Assistant
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer