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The Match King
The Match King

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The Match King

NR·1932·79m

Summary

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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Director

William Keighley

Director

Howard Bretherton

Novel

Einar Thorvaldson

Screenplay

Sidney Sutherland

Screenplay

Houston Branch

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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