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.
as Paul Kroll
as Marta Molnar
as Babe
as Sonia Lombard
as Ilse Wagner
as Scarlatti
as Foreman of Janitors
as Oscar
as Nyberg
as Erik Borg
as Borglund
as Olaf Christofsen
as Mr. Larsen
as Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
as Christian Hobe (uncredited)
as Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
as Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
as Banker (uncredited)
as Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
as Italian Banker (uncredited)
as Match Company Executive (uncredited)
as Bodensky (uncredited)
as Jeweler (uncredited)
as Frenchman Lighting Match (uncredited)
as Erickson (uncredited)
as Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited)
as Hans the Headwaiter (uncredited)
as Messenger (uncredited)
as Frau Necher (uncredited)
as In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
as Match Company Executive (uncredited)
as Banker (uncredited)
as Banker (uncredited)
as Blonde Telephone Operator (uncredited)
as Marta's Companion (uncredited)
