The Glass Key (1942) – DVD | Alan Ladd | Veronica Lake | Film Noir Classic
In a city built on corruption, loyalty is the most dangerous currency. Based on Dashiell Hammett’s hard-boiled novel, The Glass Key is a razor-sharp 1942 film noir starring the iconic duo of Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in their second electrifying screen pairing. Ladd plays Ed Beaumont, the loyal right-hand man of a powerful political boss, who risks everything to prove his boss innocent of murder — navigating a treacherous world of gangsters, corrupt politicians, and deadly secrets.
Taut, atmospheric, and dripping with classic noir style, The Glass Key is one of the finest adaptations of Dashiell Hammett’s work and a landmark of golden age Hollywood crime cinema. A must-own collectible DVD for fans of Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, and classic film noir.
- Starring: Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Brian Donlevy
- Based On: Dashiell Hammett’s novel
- Genre: Film Noir / Crime / Mystery
- Year: 1942
- Format: DVD-R
- Era: Classic Hollywood Golden Age Film Noir
A Dashiell Hammett film noir masterpiece — add this rare Alan Ladd & Veronica Lake DVD to your collection today!