The Glass Key 1935 George Raft, Claire Dodd, Edward Arnold 

Cant be 2 opposites at the same time.

Yes! I've never seen him in a movie where he wasn't truly brilliant

I really loved his portrayal of Nero Wolfe, and wish he'd done more of Rex Stout's stories.

I liked him in "Come and Get It"

Thank you for great entertainment. I loved the movie 👍

You are welcome and I agree. Too bad TCM never shows this one anymore.

Yeah, I was surprised to see him not phoning it in, like he did in so many later roles. He was actually pretty good in this. He conveyed the sense that he really cared about what was going on and, despite being the smartest man in the room, he wasn’t super-humanly capable of dispatching bad guys with a flick of the script. Dashiell Hammett’s writing, from the original novel, made it into the dialogue, which helped no end. And the supporting cast saw it all safely over the finish line, with some great performances in the key roles that mattered to make it all investing enough. Did you notice the young Ray Milland as the ner do well murder victim? He was clearly talented from early in his career. Had a great time and I’m glad I gave it a chance. Having read the novel, like 30 years ago or so, I was just curious enough. Rewarded for my curiosity.

@@ashroskell I've become addicted to these noir films. The artistry in lighting, shadow placement, angles, even the acting, all made the stories so believable. I like the frequent surprises of actors like Milland, Raymond Burr, Peter Lorre and even Boris Karloff ! popping up.

@@aileen694 : I hope I didn’t miss that list of actors in this single movie? Just kidding. I’m a cinephile in general. For me it only needs to be a fine example of its type or genre. So I’ll rate a movie like Singin’ In The Rain up there with Alien or Terminator, or Something like Ben Hur with His Girl Friday or the first Topper film. I’ll be as excited to show my kids Laurel and Hardy in Way Out West as I am to share the Barbenheimer experience with them in the cinema. I knew the novel in this case, noir being my favourite genre, with Raymond Chandler being my favourite writer, though Dashiell Hammett is up there. And, again, that covers a broad spectrum from Bladerunner and LA Confidential to The Maltese Falcon and The Big Sleep. Nice to meet a fellow traveller from time to time.

Thank you for the good review. It's a shame that no one gets to see that George's earlier movies that show he did have acting abilities. That's why I made this YT Channel for him. I was tired of so many people bad mouthing his acting since they never saw his movies from the 30's since they never shown on TV any longer. Go watch "It Had to Happen" another movie showing he wasn't a wooden actor.

​@@hollywood-thegoldenage5310 Just finished 3rd rewatch of "She Couldn't Take It", Raft with Joan Bennett, directed by Tay Garnett. This really was one of Raft's best films, 1935. A fast-moving, witty script with lots of *very* funny bits. Nothing wooden about his acting here; yes, his earlier work was surprisingly good. I remain a diehard fan.

No one is confusing Hammett's novel with Fleming's, and George Raft STINKS!

It is a little known goody.

You are right it is a Classic and Mr. Raft did a great acting job in this classic.

If you want more of Raft you are better off joining my FB group for him. I teach all about him there. Just click the link: facebook.com/groups/414481055641108/

@hollywoodgoldenage Thank you for your FB info I will certainly do that. Thank you again for introducing me to a remarkable man

It was Cagney , Edward G and Raft in the 1930s for gangster movies. Sad to see Raft is forgotten by many.

Check out all the roles he turned down. Casablanca, for one. Out of the Fog, another. Im not exactly sure, but I think, High Sierra. I Iiked him in Scarface. Enjoy! Read his bio.

​@@ALF782 But also *remembered* by many others! His earlier films showed how convincing Raft's acting talent really was, with a flair for wry humour. And the versatility of his dancing skill was just another level.

I'm glad you liked it.

How could you possibly know?

TCM never shows this movie meanwhile Raft was better in this movie than the remake with Alan Ladd. Thanks for commenting.

You are so welcome. I try to put as many of Raft's movies as I can and YT allows. Even though I get really busy with George's FB group. Thanks for commenting. Did you like the movie?

You are so correct. George was better than Ladd in this original movie.Too bad not enough people have seen this version.

That it is.

both are great. Personally, I prefer the remake with Ladd and Lake (and Bendix as Jeff).

And Deadlier than the Male!!

Interesting I'll have to watch it again.

Millers crossing is supposed to a cross of two Dashiel Hammet books: The Glass Key and Red Harvest

You couldn't miss him. Ray Milland was also in another movie with Raft. He was in "Bolero".

You couldn't miss him you wally.

I think Raft was excellent as Beaumont in this, but I think the 1942 remake is a better film, not only because of the Ladd/Lake chemistry but also because of Bendix's performance as Jeff.

Personally, I was never thrilled by Ladd's acting. Believe or not George was best in comedy and dancing but this does show if all is right he also could act.

@@hollywood-thegoldenage5310 - I never rated George Raft as an actor.

@@alexdavies7394 Neither Raft nor Ladd were great actors. Raft is too effete and vain for anyone to take seriously. Keep flipping that coin, George.

@@FlipDahlenburg "Effete and vain?" A good job the man himself didn't hear you say that.

@@alexdavies7394 The likes of George Raft don’t stand a chance against today’s keyboard warriors

Guinn Willams.

Why would I have the 1942 version when I have this channel for George Raft's movies not seen on TV anymore. The '42 version with Alan Ladd is somewhere on RU-vid, I guess.

@@hollywood-thegoldenage5310 Snippy, aren't you? Thought you liked movies.