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The Key is a 1934 American Pre-Code film directed by Michael Curtiz. It was re-issued as High Peril (pre-release title Sue of Fury) in 1960. The story, concerning a love triangle, is set during the Irish War of Independence.
The Key: Directed by Michael Curtiz. With William Powell, Edna Best, Colin Clive, Hobart Cavanaugh. British officer is assigned to duty in Ireland and gets embroiled in Anglo-Irish battles and old girl friend who is now married to an Irishman.
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- Drama
- Michael Curtiz
- 1934-06-09
Key, The (1934) -- (Original Trailer) A British officer stationed in Ireland falls for the wife of an intelligence man in The Key (1934) starring William Powell.
- Michael Curtiz, Frank Mcdonald
- William Powell
Norah Kerr. Colin Clive. Capt. Andrew "Andy" Kerr. Hobart Cavanaugh. Homer, Tennant's Aide. Henry O'Neill. Dan. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. The wife (Edna Best) of a British...
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- Michael Curtiz
- Drama
- William Powell
Synopsis. The movie opens in Dublin, Ireland in 1920 where the British have imposed an Order of Martial Law due to political unrest. The order imposed a curfew between 12 midnight and 6 AM. British troops are seen clearing the street and emptying the pubs after midnight.
The Key (1934) NR 06/09/1934 (US) Drama 1h 11m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? A Dare-devil Drama of a Swashbuckling Soldier of Fortune. Overview. A British officer stationed in Ireland falls for the wife of an intelligence man. Michael Curtiz. Director. Laird Doyle. Screenplay.
The Key is a story of the Irish "troubles" which avoids taking sides, but spends most of its screen time with the British occupation troops. William Powell stars as a soldier for hire who works on behalf of the British in the Dublin of the early 1920s.
