The Glass Key is a 1942 American film noir based on the 1931 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The picture was directed by Stuart Heisler starring Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd (who plays the actual lead despite being billed third). A successful earlier film version starring George Raft in Ladd’s role had been released in 1935. The 1942 version’s supporting cast features William Bendix, Bonita Granville, Richard Denning and Joseph Calleia.
The Glass Key is often remembered for its strong performances, especially Ladd’s portrayal of the brooding antihero, and its evocative mood. Although not as famous as some of the era’s more iconic noirs like The Maltese Falcon (1941) or Double Indemnity (1944), it is still highly regarded among film noir enthusiasts.
These vintage photos captured portraits of Veronica Lake during the filming of The Glass Key in 1942.
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