The Glass Key (1942) | |
| Director(s) | Stuart Heisler |
| Producer(s) | Fred Kohlmar (associate), Buddy G. DeSylva (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Mystery |
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The Glass Key (1942) was a Drama - Film Noir Film directed by Stuart Heisler and produced by Buddy G. DeSylva and Fred Kohlmar.
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The Glass Key (1942)
By Kristen on Feb 17, 2013 From Journeys in Classic Film**This entry is my contribution to the Fabulous 40s Blogathon hosted by the Classic Movie Blog Association. ?Please check out the other fabulous contributions to the blogathon here.** I immediately had the movie in mind when I was asked if I wanted to participate in the Fabulous 40s Blogathon: Anyth... Read full article
The Glass Key (1942, Stuart Heisler)
on Sep 12, 2012 From The Stop ButtonThe Glass Key‘s a murder mystery, but its solution–and even its investigation–is incidental to the rest of the picture. From about seven minutes in, director Heisler defines Key as something quite different. Leading man Alan Ladd isn’t a detective, he isn’t even particu... Read full article
The Glass Key(1942).
By Dawn on Jan 26, 2012 From Noir and Chick FlicksThe Glass Key(1942). Cast: Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd. Only out for himself.. Paul Madvig, plans to support candidate Ralph Henry for governor after falling in love with his daughter, Janet. Madvig's friend, Ed Beaumont, believes that he is making a big mistake and does not trust Ja... Read full article
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Ed Beaumont: I get along very well with Paul because he's on the dead up-and-up. Why don't *you* try it sometime?
Paul Madvig: If you figure on getting married with *my* rock, you're nuts.
Jeff: Wait a minute, you mean I don't get to smack Baby?
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Several actors and their character names listed in studio records and casting call lists did not appear in the movie. These were Edward Peil Sr. (Politician), Al Hill (Bum) and Tom Dugan (Jeep).
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on July 22, 1946 with Alan Ladd reprising his film role.
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