Dark Crimes: Film Noir Thrillers: Volume 1 DVD

Turner Classic Movies and Universal Studios Home Entertainment present a 3-disc collection including THE GLASS KEY, PHANTOM LADY and THE BLUE DAHLIA. THE GLASS KEY (1942) Based on the Dashiell Hammett novel which was first filmed in 1935 with George Raft, this remake, directed by Stuart Heisler (I Died a Thousand Times, 1955), is generally considered the definitive film version and reunited Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake after their dynamic and popular pairing in This Gun For Hire the same year. A tale of political corruption, organized crime and deadly double crosses, THE GLASS KEY focuses on a ruthless political boss and his hired gun and best friend who bends the law and worse to protect their interests. Enter a beautiful blonde….and the fireworks begin. THE PHANTOM LADY (1944) A man (Alan Curtis) arrested for murdering his wife can’t produce his only alibi – a mysterious woman he met in a bar – so his loyal secretary (Ella Raines) goes undercover i