The Glass Key (1935)(DVD-R) + The Glass Key (1942) on DVD
Get the original film, The Glass Key (1935 + 1942) for 20% off their individual prices!
The Glass Key (1935)
Starring George Raft, Edward Arnold, Claire Dodd, Rosalind Keith, Charles Richman, Guinn
'Big Boy' Williams, Ray Milland
Directed by Frank Tuttle
Print: black/white
Runtime: 80 min.
Genre: film-noir
Adapted from one of Dashiell Hammett's best novels, The Glass Key is a lively and
straightforward melodrama of political corruption and urban intrigue. George Raft plays Ed
Beaumont, the right-hand man to genial ward heeler Paul Madvig (Edward Arnold), who
wants to clean up his political act. On the eve of a major election, Madvig is implicated in a
murder, and it's up to Beaumont to help him out. Intimately involved in the case is Janet
Henry (Claire Dodd), the sister of the murdered man and the daughter of "above reproach"
Senator Henry (Charles Richman). Though no babe-in-the-woods, Beaumont is in for quite a
few disillusionments as he pursues his investigation, though he does rather better
romantically than the redoubtable Madvig. The Glass Key was remade (and improved) in
1942, with Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake and Brian Donlevy; neither version, however, has as
much bite and vitriol as the Hammett original.
The Glass Key (1942)
Starring Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd, Bonita Granville, Richard Denning
Directed by Stuart Heisler
Print: Black & White
Runtime:85 min.
Genre: Mystery
Based on Dashiell Hammetts best-selling novel, The Glass Key is an intricate murder mystery starring Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake, whose frosty, enigmatic resence was never more engaging. Ed Beaumont (Ladd) is the loyal right-hand man of Paul Madvig (Brian Donlevy), a slightly corrupt politician who is accused of murder. Hunting down the real killer, Beaumont must endure a brutal beating from gangsters, the annoying hindrance of the police and the beguiling advances of is boss fiancee, socialite Janet Henry (Lake). A box-office hit in its initial release, The Glass Key established Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake as major motion picture stars of the 40s.
Get the original film, The Glass Key (1935 + 1942) for 20% off their individual prices!
The Glass Key (1935)
Starring George Raft, Edward Arnold, Claire Dodd, Rosalind Keith, Charles Richman, Guinn
'Big Boy' Williams, Ray Milland
Directed by Frank Tuttle
Print: black/white
Runtime: 80 min.
Genre: film-noir
Adapted from one of Dashiell Hammett's best novels, The Glass Key is a lively and
straightforward melodrama of political corruption and urban intrigue. George Raft plays Ed
Beaumont, the right-hand man to genial ward heeler Paul Madvig (Edward Arnold), who
wants to clean up his political act. On the eve of a major election, Madvig is implicated in a
murder, and it's up to Beaumont to help him out. Intimately involved in the case is Janet
Henry (Claire Dodd), the sister of the murdered man and the daughter of "above reproach"
Senator Henry (Charles Richman). Though no babe-in-the-woods, Beaumont is in for quite a
few disillusionments as he pursues his investigation, though he does rather better
romantically than the redoubtable Madvig. The Glass Key was remade (and improved) in
1942, with Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake and Brian Donlevy; neither version, however, has as
much bite and vitriol as the Hammett original.
The Glass Key (1942)
Starring Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd, Bonita Granville, Richard Denning
Directed by Stuart Heisler
Print: Black & White
Runtime:85 min.
Genre: Mystery
Based on Dashiell Hammetts best-selling novel, The Glass Key is an intricate murder mystery starring Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake, whose frosty, enigmatic resence was never more engaging. Ed Beaumont (Ladd) is the loyal right-hand man of Paul Madvig (Brian Donlevy), a slightly corrupt politician who is accused of murder. Hunting down the real killer, Beaumont must endure a brutal beating from gangsters, the annoying hindrance of the police and the beguiling advances of is boss fiancee, socialite Janet Henry (Lake). A box-office hit in its initial release, The Glass Key established Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake as major motion picture stars of the 40s.
| Product Name | The Glass Key (1935)(DVD-R) + The Glass Key (1942) on DVD |
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| This item is returnable | Yes |
