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The Glass Key

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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.

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Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 08/01/2019
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/03/2016 Another Hammett classic. See more 12/02/2012 skip this version and see the 1942 version of this dashiell hammett best novel See more 12/26/2011 Not as good as the 1942 remake, but enjoyable enough. See more 08/17/2011 Enjoyable and moody with a fine cast. It runs out of steam by the end but it's very entertaining. See more Read all reviews
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Frank Tuttle

Director

George Raft

Ed Beaumont

Edward Arnold

Paul Madvig

Claire Dodd

Janet Henry

Rosalind Keith

Opal Madvig

Ray Milland

Taylor Henry
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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
Producer
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m