The Glass Key (1935) Drama, Film-Noir George Raft, Claire Dodd, Edward Arnold
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The Glass Key (1935) Drama, Film-Noir George Raft, Claire Dodd, Edward Arnold
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.
Initial release: June 15, 1935
Director: Frank Tuttle
Story by: Dashiell Hammett
Music composed by: Victor Young
Screenplay: Kubec Glasmon, Kathryn Scola, Harry Ruskin
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.
Initial release: June 15, 1935
Director: Frank Tuttle
Story by: Dashiell Hammett
Music composed by: Victor Young
Screenplay: Kubec Glasmon, Kathryn Scola, Harry Ruskin