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The Glass Key (1942)

★ 7.0Approved85 min

1942 film by Stuart Heisler

The Glass Key is a 1942 American film noir based on the 1931 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The picture was directed by Stuart Heisler starring Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd (who plays the actual lead despite being billed third). A successful earlier film version starring George Raft in Ladd's role had been released in 1935. The 1942 version's supporting cast features William Bendix, Bonita Granville, Richard Denning and Joseph Calleia.

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What is The Glass Key about?
The Glass Key (1942) — During the campaign for reelection, the crooked politician Paul Madvig decides to clean up his past, refusing the support of the gangster Nick Varna and associating to the respectable reformist politician Ralph Henry. When Ralph's son, Taylor Henry, a gambler and the lover of Pau
Is The Glass Key based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Glass Key scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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