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The Match King(1932)
Status: Released
Date: 1932-12-31
66%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 19m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Match King
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Juliette Compton
Sonia Lombard
Claire Dodd
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