The Glass Key

~The Tougher They Are—The Harder They Fall

Overview

A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1942-09-08
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 85 min

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