Arthur Stuart Hull, an American actor born in the early 20th century, made his mark in the film industry with a career that spanned from 1913 to 1947. In The Glass Key (1942), he plays a pivotal role that highlights the gritty underworld of crime and betrayal typical of film noir. Hull's experience on stage translated well to the screen, allowing him to deliver a performance that resonates with the film's tense atmosphere. His contributions to classic cinema remain a testament to the era's storytelling and character depth.
The Glass Key
During the campaign for reelection, the crooked politician Paul Madvig decides to clean up his past, refusing the support of the gangster Nick Varna and associating to the respectable reformist politician Ralph Henry. When Ralph’s son, Taylor Henry, a gambler and the lover of Paul’s sister Opal, is murdered, Paul’s right arm, Ed Beaumont, finds his body on the street. Nick uses the financial situation of The Observer to force the publisher Clyde Matthews to use the newspaper to raise the suspicion that Paul Madvig might have killed Taylor.
