The Glass Key (1935) | |
| Director(s) | Frank Tuttle |
| Producer(s) | E. Lloyd Sheldon |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Adaptation, Film Noir, Mystery |
| Top Topics | Book-Based |
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The Glass Key (1935) was a Mystery - Crime Film directed by Frank Tuttle and produced by E. Lloyd Sheldon.
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By Stephen Reginald on Jul 30, 2025 From Classic Movie ManLadd, Lake, and Donlevy star in “The Glass Key” The Glass Key (1942) is an American film noir directed by Stuart Heisler and starring Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake, and Alan Ladd. The supporting cast includes William Bendix, Bonita Granville, Richard Denning, and Joseph Calleia.The G... Read full article
REMAKE AVENUE: The Glass Key, 1935 and 1942
on Jul 13, 2020 From Caftan WomanWarning: this look at The Glass Key is not a spoiler-free zone. Dashiell Hammett's novel The Glass Key was published in 1931 following its serialization in Black Mask. It is the story of political power, rampant gangsterism, love, and murder. Paul Madvig is the boss of a mid-western city. From ... Read full article
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By L? on Sep 2, 2017 From Critica RetroCapitulou Sorrindo / The Glass Key (1942) Recortes da vida. Quando eu era pequena e via qualquer filme 'normal' – ou seja, qualquer um que n?o fosse de anima??o – eu ficava fascinada porque compreendia os filmes como sendo recortes da vida. Aqueles personagens est?o ali, em su... Read full article
The Glass Key (1942)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 12, 2017 From 4 Star FilmsWith Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon making a splash just the year before and giving a big leg up to its star Humphrey Bogart as well as its director John Huston, it’s no?surprise that another such film would be in the works to capitalize on the success. This time it was based on?H... Read full article
The Glass Key (1942)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 12, 2017 From 4 Star FilmsWith Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon making a splash just the year before and giving a big leg up to its star Humphrey Bogart as well as its director John Huston, it’s no a surprise that another such film would be in the works to capitalize on the success. This time it was based of... Read full article
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Paul Madvig: I hear Shad's going to open the Four-Leaf Clover again tonight. Slam it down so hard it bounces! Sure. Fine. Goodbye.
[to Shad]
Paul Madvig: Now you know where you stand.
Shad O'Rory: I'm too big to take the boot from you.
Paul Madvig: Maybe you're too big to take it lying down, but you'll take it. You are taking it!
Nurse: If he gives me any trouble I'll break his jaw.
Paul Madvig: Mmm. Nice girl.
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