The Glass Key

Based On the book by Dashiell Hammett

The Glass Key is a 1942 American film noir based on the 1931 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The picture was directed by Stuart Heisler starring Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd (who plays the actual lead despite being billed third). A successful earlier film version starring George Raft in Ladd's role had been released in 1935. The 1942 version's supporting cast features William Bendix, Bonita Granville, Richard Denning and Joseph Calleia.

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Release date:

1942

Director:

Stuart Heisler

Cast:

Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd, Bonita Granville, Joseph Calleia

Genre:

Crime, Mystery, Drama, Film noir

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1942 in adaptations