The Key
“A Dare-devil Drama of a Swashbuckling Soldier of Fortune.”
Synopsis
A British officer stationed in Ireland falls for the wife of an intelligence man.
Top Cast
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William Powell
Capt. Bill Tennant
Edna Best
Norah Kerr
Colin Clive
Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
Hobart Cavanaugh
Homer, Tennant's Aide
Halliwell Hobbes
General C.O. Furlong
Donald Crisp
Peadar Conlan
J.M. Kerrigan
O'Duffy
Henry O'Neill
Dan
Phil Regan
Young Irishman Killed by Andrew
Arthur Treacher
Merriman
Maxine Doyle
Pauline
Arthur Aylesworth
Kirby
Gertrude Short
Evie, the barmaid
Anne Shirley
Flower peddler
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Laird Doyle
- Original Title
- The Key
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Laird Doyle, R. Gore Brown, J.L. Hardy
Ernest Haller
Thomas Richards
Robert Presnell Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Thomas Richards
Editor
Robert Presnell Sr.
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Laird Doyle
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Key
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Key about?
A British officer stationed in Ireland falls for the wife of an intelligence man.
Who directed The Key?
The Key was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Key?
The principal cast of The Key includes William Powell, Edna Best, Colin Clive, Hobart Cavanaugh, Halliwell Hobbes.
When was The Key released and how long is it?
The Key was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Key?
The Key holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).