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