Movie

The Match King

★ 6.7(7)19321h 19m

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Good to know

Director: Howard Bretherton, William Keighley
Release date: 1932-12-31
Runtime: 1h 19m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First National Pictures

About The Match King

The Match King is a 1932 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Howard Bretherton and William Keighley, starring Warren William, Lili Damita and Glenda Farrell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Match King in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Warren William

Paul Kroll

Lili Damita

Marta Molnar

Glenda Farrell

Babe

Juliette Compton

Sonia Lombard

Claire Dodd

Ilse Wagner

Harold Huber

Scarlatti

John Wray

Foreman of Janitors

Spencer Charters

Oscar

Murray Kinnell

Nyberg

Hardie Albright

Erik Borg

Alan Hale

Borglund

Edmund Breese

Olaf Christofsen

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisswedenmonopolytycoonrise and fallwomanizercounterfeitdownfallcounterfeiterpre-codedeceitdishonestyforgeryloan procurementmatches

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Match King in Mexico?+

The Match King is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Match King on Netflix?+

The Match King is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Match King?+

The Match King has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who stars in The Match King?+

The Match King stars Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell, Juliette Compton and Claire Dodd.

When did The Match King come out?+

The Match King is a 1932 movie directed by Howard Bretherton and William Keighley.

What genre is The Match King?+

The Match King is Drama film.

Who directed The Match King?+

The Match King was directed by Howard Bretherton and William Keighley.