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.
Einar Thorvaldson | Novel |
Howard Bretherton | Director |
William Keighley | Director |
Houston Branch | Screenplay |
Sidney Sutherland | Screenplay |
Orry-Kelly | Costume Design |
Leo F. Forbstein | Conductor |
Dolph Thomas | Still Photographer |
William Maybery | Casting Assistant |
Al Green | Camera Operator |