The Glass Key
“He carries his love in his iron fists!”
Synopsis
When Paul Madvig, a successful politician who fights his rivals to seize the city, becomes implicated in a murder, Ed Beaumont, his friend and right-hand man, must decide which side he is on.
Top Cast
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George Raft
Ed Beaumont
Edward Arnold
Paul Madvig
Claire Dodd
Janet Henry
Ray Milland
Taylor Henry
Rosalind Keith
Opal Madvig
Charles Richman
Senator John T. Henry
Robert Gleckler
Shad O'Rory
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Jeff
Tammany Young
Clarkie
Harry Tyler
Henry Sloss
Charles Cahill Wilson
District Attorney Edward J. Farr
Emma Dunn
'Mom' Madvig
Matt McHugh
Puggy
Pat Moriarity
Mulrooney
Mack Gray
Duke
Ann Sheridan
Nurse
Ernie Adams
Bettor (uncredited)
George Ernest
Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- Kubec Glasmon, Kathryn Scola
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Heinz Roemheld, Tom Satterfield
- Original Title
- The Glass Key
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
Kubec Glasmon, Kathryn Scola, Dashiell Hammett
John Leipold, Heinz Roemheld, Tom Satterfield
Henry Sharp
Hugh Bennett
E. Lloyd Sheldon, Henry Herzbrun
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tuttle
Director
Kubec Glasmon
Screenplay
Kathryn Scola
Screenplay
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Producer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Hugh Bennett
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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?
When Paul Madvig, a successful politician who fights his rivals to seize the city, becomes implicated in a murder, Ed Beaumont, his friend and right-hand man, must decide which side he is on.
Who directed The Glass Key?
The Glass Key was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in The Glass Key?
The principal cast of The Glass Key includes George Raft, Edward Arnold, Claire Dodd, Ray Milland, Rosalind Keith.
When was The Glass Key released and how long is it?
The Glass Key was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Glass Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glass Key was composed by John Leipold, Heinz Roemheld, Tom Satterfield.
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: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).