The Match King

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.

Director: Howard Bretherton, William Keighley

Cast: Warren William, Lili Damita, Glenda Farrell, Juliette Compton, Claire Dodd, Harold Huber, John Wray, Spencer Charters

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.