The Glass Key
In this slick updating of Dashiell Hammet's crime novel, political boss Paul Madvig (Brian Donlevy) falls for reform politician Ralph Henry's attractive daughter Janet (Veronica Lake), despite the caution of his best friend, Ed Beaumont (Alan Ladd). Paul's efforts to disassociate himself from the criminal underworld backfire, however, when he is accused of murdering Janet's disreputable brother, and a casino owner Paul had offended sends his sadistic thugs after Ed in revenge.
Release Date
October 23, 1942
Running Time
85 minutes
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Starring
Brian Donlevy
Veronica Lake
Alan Ladd
William Bendix
Credits
Director Stuart Heisler
Screenplay Jonathan Latimer
Producer Fred Kohlmar, Buddy G. DeSylva (uncredited)
Cinematography Theodor Sparkuhl
Editing Archie Marshek
Music Victor Young
Distributor Paramount Pictures
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