Warning: this look at The Glass Key is not a spoiler-free zone.
Dashiell Hammett's novel The Glass Key was published in 1931 following its serialization in Black Mask. It is the story of political power, rampant gangsterism, love, and murder.
Paul Madvig is the boss of a mid-western city. From read more
Capitulou Sorrindo / The Glass Key (1942) Recortes da vida. Quando eu era pequena e via qualquer filme 'normal' – ou seja, qualquer um que não fosse de animação – eu ficava fascinada porque compreendia os filmes como sendo recortes da vida. Aqueles personagens estão ali, em read more
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 12, 2017
With Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon making a splash just the year before and giving a big leg up to its star Humphrey Bogart as well as its director John Huston, it’s no surprise that another such film would be in the works to capitalize on the success. This time it was based on H read more
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 12, 2017
With Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon making a splash just the year before and giving a big leg up to its star Humphrey Bogart as well as its director John Huston, it’s no a surprise that another such film would be in the works to capitalize on the success. This time it was based of read more
By Fritzi Kramer on May 22, 2014 in After the Silents, Blog, Feature, Talkie Review Ladd and Lake together again! While I am not a noir expert by any means, I do like to watch something from the seedy side of Hollywood on occasion. The Glass Key is a kind of pre-noir hybrid that boasts some impress read more
Capitulou Sorrindo (1942) / The Glass Key (1942) Recortes da vida. Quando eu era pequena e via qualquer filme 'normal' – ou seja, qualquer um que não fosse de animação – eu ficava fascinada porque compreendia os filmes como sendo recortes da vida. Aqueles personagens estão read more
