π 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.
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
1932-12-31
β Running Time:
79 mins
β Vote Average:
6.6
Beloved Cast
Paul Kroll
Warren William
Marta Molnar
Lili Damita
Babe
Glenda Farrell
Sonia Lombard
Juliette Compton
Ilse Wagner
Claire Dodd
Scarlatti
Harold Huber
Foreman of Janitors
John Wray
Oscar
Spencer Charters
Nyberg
Murray Kinnell
Erik Borg
Hardie Albright
Borglund
Alan Hale
Olaf Christofsen
Edmund Breese
Mr. Larsen
Robert McWade
Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Harry Beresford
Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Banker (uncredited)
John Elliott
Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Frank Ellis
Italian Banker (uncredited)
Antonio Filauri
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
John Ince
Bodensky (uncredited)
DeWitt Jennings
Jeweler (uncredited)
Lee Kohlmar
Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell
Erickson (uncredited)
George Meeker
Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
Greta Meyer
Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Torben Meyer
Messenger (uncredited)
Harold Minjir
Frau Necher (uncredited)
Bodil Rosing
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
Rolfe Sedan
Match Company Executive (uncredited)
Charles Sellon
Banker (uncredited)
John St. Polis
Banker (uncredited)
Frederick Sullivan
Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Sheila Terry
Marta's Companion (uncredited)
Wilhelm von Brincken