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.
Unfortunately the movie The Match King is not yet available on HBO Max.
Directing | Howard Bretherton | Director |
Directing | William Keighley | Director |
Writing | Einar Thorvaldson | Novel |
Writing | Houston Branch | Screenplay |
Writing | Sidney Sutherland | Screenplay |
Production | Hal B. Wallis | Producer |
Editing | Jack Killifer | Editor |
Production | Rufus Le Maire | Casting |
Art | Anton Grot | Art Direction |
Costume & Make-Up | Orry-Kelly | Costume Design |
Camera | Al Green | Camera Operator |
Camera | Dolph Thomas | Still Photographer |
Production | William Maybery | Casting Assistant |
Sound | Leo F. Forbstein | Conductor |
Production | William Forsyth | Casting Assistant |
Camera | Robert Kurrle | Director of Photography |
Sound | Bernhard Kaun | Original Music Composer |