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.
Cast:
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Richard Denning, Moroni Olsen, Joseph Calleia, Alan Ladd, William Bendix, Veronica Lake, Brian Donlevy, Arthur Loft, Donald MacBride, Margaret Hayes, Bonita Granville, Frances Gifford, Eddie Marr, George Meader |
Director:
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Stuart Heisler |