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      The Glass Key

      1935 1h 17m Crime Drama List
      Reviews 60% Audience Score 50+ Ratings In an attempt at reform, crime boss Paul Madvig (Edward Arnold) closes down a gang member's gambling den, then offers support to Senator John Henry's re-election, hoping to marry Henry's daughter Janet. Paul and his loyal bodyguard, Ed Beaumont (George Raft), are soon immersed in the brutal murder of Janet's wayward brother Taylor -- whose girlfriend, Opal, is convinced of Paul's guilt. With the involvement of a vengeful gang member and a willing press, it falls to Ed to clear Paul's name. Read More Read Less

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      Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine With George Raft so good in a straight American part that we hope for his sake and our own he will never have to be dressed up in boleros, sashes and fancy sleeves any more. Aug 1, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Another Hammett classic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member skip this version and see the 1942 version of this dashiell hammett best novel Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Not as good as the 1942 remake, but enjoyable enough. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyable and moody with a fine cast. It runs out of steam by the end but it's very entertaining. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In an attempt at reform, crime boss Paul Madvig (Edward Arnold) closes down a gang member's gambling den, then offers support to Senator John Henry's re-election, hoping to marry Henry's daughter Janet. Paul and his loyal bodyguard, Ed Beaumont (George Raft), are soon immersed in the brutal murder of Janet's wayward brother Taylor -- whose girlfriend, Opal, is convinced of Paul's guilt. With the involvement of a vengeful gang member and a willing press, it falls to Ed to clear Paul's name.
      Director
      Frank Tuttle
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 17m