The Match King (1932)
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Overview
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.
Run Time 1 hr 19 min
Status Released
Release Date 31 Dec, 1932
Budget -
Revenue -
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