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The Glass Key

1935 · 78 min · Director: Frank Tuttle

The Glass Key (1935) is a thriller, directed by Frank Tuttle. It stars George Raft and Edward Arnold. The 78-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What The Glass Key Is About

Paul Madvig, a successful politician contending with his rivals for control of the city, becomes caught up in a murder case. Ed Beaumont, his right hand man and friend, has to decide where he stands: whether to protect him or to bring out what actually happened. The account sets loyalty against honesty and shows that the two are not possible at once. The film is one of the early adaptations from American political crime writing and tells city politics as a world of crime. The account keeps the viewer in doubt until the end about who is telling the truth. George Raft and Edward Arnold appear in Frank Tuttle’s seventy eight minute American film, completed in 1935.

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What is The Glass Key about?

Paul Madvig, a successful politician contending with his rivals for control of the city, becomes caught up in a murder case. Ed Beaumont, his right hand man and friend, has to decide where he stands: whether to protect him or to bring out what actually happened.

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How long is The Glass Key?

The Glass Key runs for 78 minutes (1h 18m).

When did The Glass Key come out?

The Glass Key was released in 1935.

Who directed The Glass Key?

The Glass Key was directed by Frank Tuttle.

Who stars in The Glass Key?

The Glass Key stars George Raft, Edward Arnold, Claire Dodd, Ray Milland.

What is The Glass Key's rating?

The Glass Key holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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