The Glass Key

Dashiell Hammett's hard-nosed novel about political corruption saw a solid production in its first film outing. Raft is a close-mouthed henchman of political bigshot Arnold, who always does the boss's bidding--right up to the brink of death. Arnold makes a deal with crooked senator Richman which Raft thinks will end in disaster. Kingmaker Arnold agrees to help Richman get re-elected. Inexplicably, Arnold gets religion, abandons his corrupt ways, and uses his contacts to close down a notorious gambling casino run by Gleckler. Crime boss Gleckler is not happy with this move and, in retaliation, murders Richman's playboy son, Milland, who's been going with Arnold's da...