The Glass Key
1935, English. Directed by Frank Tuttle.
He carries his love in his iron fists!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank TuttleDirector
- George RaftEd Beaumont
- Edward ArnoldPaul Madvig
- Claire DoddJanet Henry
- Ray MillandTaylor Henry
- Rosalind KeithOpal Madvig
- Charles RichmanSenator John T. Henry
- Robert GlecklerShad O'Rory
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsJeff
- Tammany YoungClarkie
- Harry TylerHenry Sloss
- Charles Cahill WilsonDistrict Attorney Edward J. Farr
- Emma Dunn'Mom' Madvig
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kubec Glasmon, Kathryn Scola
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What The Glass Key is based on
The Glass Key is based on The Glass Key (1931) by Dashiell Hammett, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
1931
The Glass Key
By Dashiell Hammett
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How long is The Glass Key?
The Glass Key runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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The Glass Key parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Glass Key is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Glass Key on?
The Glass Key isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 June 1935. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Glass Key?
If you liked The Glass Key, try The Truth About Emanuel, The Quiller Memorandum, Detour.
Who directed The Glass Key?
The Glass Key (1935) was directed by Frank Tuttle and stars George Raft, Edward Arnold, Claire Dodd.
What is The Glass Key based on?
The Glass Key is based on The Glass Key (1931) by Dashiell Hammett, published by Alfred A. Knopf.