The Glass Key
“The Tougher They Are—The Harder They Fall”
Synopsis
A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Glass Key trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-15
Top Cast
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Brian Donlevy
Paul Madvig
Veronica Lake
Janet Henry
Alan Ladd
Ed Beaumont
Bonita Granville
Opal 'Snip' Madvig
Richard Denning
Taylor Henry
Joseph Calleia
Nick Varna
William Bendix
Jeff
Frances Gifford
Nurse
Donald MacBride
Farr
Margaret Hayes
Eloise Matthews
Moroni Olsen
Ralph Henry
Eddie Marr
Rusty
Arthur Loft
Clyde Matthews
George Meader
Claude Tuttle
William Benedict
Farr's Receptionist (uncredited)
Dane Clark
Henry Sloss (uncredited)
Tom Fadden
Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Henrys' Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Latimer
- Original Score
- Victor Young, Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- The Glass Key
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
Jonathan Latimer, Dashiell Hammett
Victor Young, Walter Scharf
Theodor Sparkuhl
Archie Marshek
Buddy G. DeSylva
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Heisler
Director
Jonathan Latimer
Screenplay
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glass Key
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Glass Key about?
A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.
Who directed The Glass Key?
The Glass Key was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in The Glass Key?
The principal cast of The Glass Key includes Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd, Bonita Granville, Richard Denning.
When was The Glass Key released and how long is it?
The Glass Key was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Glass Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glass Key was composed by Victor Young, Walter Scharf.
Is The Glass Key based on a book or true story?
The Glass Key is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dashiell Hammett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Glass Key?
The Glass Key holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).