
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)
