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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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chicago, illinois
sweden
monopoly
tycoon
rise and fall
womanizer
counterfeit
downfall
counterfeiter
pre-code
deceit
dishonesty
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Questions about The Match King
How long is The Match King?
The Match King has a runtime of 1h 19m (1 hour and 19 minutes).
Who directed The Match King?
The Match King was directed by William Keighley and released in 1932.
What genre is The Match King?
The Match King is a Drama film (1932).
Who stars in The Match King?
The cast of The Match King includes Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell, Juliette Compton, Claire Dodd.
What is the TMDB rating for The Match King?
The Match King has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 7 votes.
