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.
Year 1932
Studio First National Pictures
Director Howard Bretherton, William Keighley
Crew Einar Thorvaldson (Novel), Howard Bretherton (Director), William Keighley (Director), Houston Branch (Screenplay), Sidney Sutherland (Screenplay), Orry-Kelly (Costume Design)
Popularity 1
Language English
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