The Match King

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.

• chicago, illinois
• sweden
• monopoly
• tycoon
• rise and fall
• womanizer
• counterfeit
• downfall
• counterfeiter
• pre-code
• deceit
• dishonesty
• forgery
• loan procurement
• matches
• international finance
• crooked businessman
• manipulator