Synopsis
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.
Technical team
William Keighley Directing
Howard Bretherton Directing
Sidney Sutherland Screenplay
Houston Branch Screenplay
Bernhard Kaun Music
Hal B. Wallis Producing
Production
First National Pictures