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The Glass Key

“The Tougher They Are—The Harder They Fall”

1942
1h 25m
CrimeMysteryThriller
Director: Stuart Heisler
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Overview

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

Cast

20 people
Photo of Brian Donlevy as Paul Madvig

Brian Donlevy

Paul Madvig

Photo of Veronica Lake as Janet Henry

Veronica Lake

Janet Henry

Photo of Alan Ladd as Ed Beaumont

Alan Ladd

Ed Beaumont

Photo of Bonita Granville as Opal 'Snip' Madvig

Bonita Granville

Opal 'Snip' Madvig

Photo of Richard Denning as Taylor Henry

Richard Denning

Taylor Henry

Photo of Joseph Calleia as Nick Varna

Joseph Calleia

Nick Varna

Photo of William Bendix as Jeff

William Bendix

Jeff

Photo of Frances Gifford as Nurse

Frances Gifford

Nurse

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