Movie

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.

Directors

Howard Bretherton,William Keighley

Writers

Houston Branch,Sidney Sutherland

Producer

Hal B. Wallis