Movie · 1942
Is The Glass Key based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Glass Key is based on the book The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammett (1931).
The movie was released in 1942.
The book behind The Glass Key
The Glass Key
by Dashiell Hammett · first published 1931 · noir fiction, crime fiction
Novel by Dashiell Hammett.
Common questions
Is The Glass Key based on a book?
Yes. The Glass Key is based on the book The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammett (1931).
Who wrote the book The Glass Key is based on?
The Glass Key was written by Dashiell Hammett and first published in 1931.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Glass Key before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Dashiell Hammett's books
- A Fistful of Dollars (film, 1964)
- The Maltese Falcon (film, 1941)
- Yojimbo (film, 1961)
- The Thin Man (film, 1934)
- No Good Deed (film, 2002)
- The Maltese Falcon (film, 1931)