03 Oct 1974
The Abdication
Queen Christina of Sweden abdicates and travels to Rome to embrace the Catholic church.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Warren William Paul Kroll
Lili Damita Marta Molnar
Glenda Farrell Babe
Juliette Compton Sonia Lombard
Claire Dodd Ilse Wagner
Harold Huber Scarlatti
John Wray Foreman of Janitors
Spencer Charters Oscar
Murray Kinnell Nyberg
Hardie Albright Erik Borg
Alan Hale Borglund
Edmund Breese Olaf Christofsen
Robert McWade Mr. Larsen
Irving Bacon Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
Harry Beresford Christian Hobe (uncredited)
Ed Brady Prisoner Wanting Match (uncredited)
Wallis Clark Erickson's Associate (uncredited)
John Elliott Banker (uncredited)
Frank Ellis Cowboy in Prologue (uncredited)
Antonio Filauri Italian Banker (uncredited)
Similar movies
The Abdication The Abdication Young Fugitives 
Young Fugitives 30 Jun 1938
Young Fugitives
A young man befriends the last surviving Civil War veteran, intending to rob him of $50,000.
If You Were a Dream 
If You Were a Dream 30 Jan 2002
If You Were a Dream
Rosalie rides the MRT everyday and she becomes infatuated with the handsome man on the billboard. She talks to his picture intently every day until to her surprise the image comes to life. At the same time she meets MRT driver Eric who she finds agreeable. Will she go for her dream or wake up to reality?
Baby Boy 
Baby Boy 27 Jun 2001
Baby Boy
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
Epiphany Epiphany 23 Feb 2017
Epiphany
Two filmmakers from different countries explore the memories of their mothers, to create a narrative fiction concerning the recovery of life.
Midsummer 
Midsummer 07 Feb 2003
Midsummer
It is the last day of school for Christian and his younger sister Sophie. They are heading to a party at his friend Trina. High school graduation is just around the corner and after the freedom and future. But behind the idyllic facade lurks tragedy and secrets. That evening Sophie commits suicide.
Gods and Generals 
Gods and Generals 21 Feb 2003
Gods and Generals
The film centers mostly around the personal and professional life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.
Alfie 
Alfie 29 Mar 1966
Alfie
A young man leads a promiscuous lifestyle until several life reversals make him rethink his purposes and goals in life.
Backdraft 
Backdraft 24 May 1991
Backdraft
Firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey battle each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 24 Dec 1931
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.
Frankenstein 
Frankenstein 21 Nov 1931
Frankenstein
Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life; the mad scientist's dreams are shattered by his creation's violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome.
42nd Street 
42nd Street 11 Mar 1933
42nd Street
A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star.
After Tonight 
After Tonight 10 Nov 1933
After Tonight
When war is declared in 1914, glamorous Russian Carla Vanirska manages to get to Vienna from Luxembourg, with the help of Captain Rudolph Ritter of the Austrian army. Meanwhile, Ritter is assigned to detect the identity of a spy.
The Devil Is Driving 
The Devil Is Driving 09 Dec 1932
The Devil Is Driving
Gabby Denton, a hard-drinking, down-on-his-luck drifter, seems to get a chance at redemption when his brother-in-law helps get him a job as a mechanic. Not realizing the garage he works for is actually a front for a stolen car ring, Gabby soon finds himself mixed up in both murder and a liaison with the boss's girl.
Men Call It Love 
Men Call It Love 14 Mar 1931
Men Call It Love
Pre-code melodrama about high society marriage and fidelity.
Guru 
Guru 12 Jan 2007
Guru
A villager, Gurukant Desai, arrives in Bombay in 1958, and rises from its streets to become the biggest tycoon in India.
Risky Business 
Risky Business 05 Aug 1983
Risky Business
Meet Joel Goodson, an industrious, college-bound 17-year-old and a responsible, trustworthy son. However, when his parents go away and leave him home alone in the wealthy Chicago suburbs with the Porsche at his disposal he quickly decides he has been good for too long and it is time to enjoy himself. After an unfortunate incident with the Porsche Joel must raise some cash, in a risky way.
Above the Law 
Above the Law 08 Apr 1988
Above the Law
Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized brand of justice—expert and thorough bone-crushing.
Hide-Out 
Hide-Out 30 Mar 1930
Hide-Out
A bootlegger on the run from the law hides out on a college campus. He disguises himself as a student and soon becomes the school's star athlete and the most popular man on campus.
Three Who Loved 
Three Who Loved 03 Jul 1931
Three Who Loved
A bank teller's love life falls apart when he's accused of embezzling.