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The Glass Key

1942-09-08 · 85 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.

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Directors
Stuart Heisler
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyPaul Madvig
Veronica LakeVeronica LakeJanet Henry
Alan LaddAlan LaddEd Beaumont
Bonita GranvilleBonita GranvilleOpal 'Snip' Madvig
Richard DenningRichard DenningTaylor Henry
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaNick Varna
William BendixWilliam BendixJeff
Frances GiffordFrances GiffordNurse
Donald MacBrideDonald MacBrideFarr
Margaret HayesMargaret HayesEloise Matthews
Moroni OlsenMoroni OlsenRalph Henry
Eddie MarrEddie MarrRusty
Arthur LoftArthur LoftClyde Matthews
George MeaderGeorge MeaderClaude Tuttle
William BenedictWilliam BenedictFarr's Receptionist (uncredited)
Dane ClarkDane ClarkHenry Sloss (uncredited)
Tom FaddenTom FaddenBasement Club Waiter (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersHenrys' Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonChuck HamiltonPoliceman (uncredited)
James MillicanJames MillicanPolitician (uncredited)

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