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.
Howard Bretherton | Director |
William Keighley | Director |
Einar Thorvaldson | Novel |
Houston Branch | Screenplay |
Sidney Sutherland | Screenplay |
Hal B. Wallis | Producer |
Jack Killifer | Editor |
Rufus Le Maire | Casting |
Anton Grot | Art Direction |
Orry-Kelly | Costume Design |