The Key (1934): Cast
The Key is a 1934 drama directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Henry O'Neill as Dan, Hobart Cavanaugh and Donald Crisp. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Key About?
The premise of The Key without spoilers.
A Dare-devil Drama of a Swashbuckling Soldier of Fortune. A British officer stationed in Ireland falls for the wife of an intelligence man.
The Key Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- husband wife relationship
- former suitor comes back
- jealous husband
- womanizer
- ladies' man
- british army
- year 1920
- marital infidelity
- 1920s
- pre code film
- roll call opening credits
- forbidden romance
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- reunited with lost love
- rekindle old flame
- bar
- irish history
- pub
- marital reconciliation
- war buddies
- revolution
- sinn fein party
- black and tans
- love triangle
- irish war of independence
- sinn fein
- career suicide
- two year prison sentence
- noble self sacrifice
- army captain
- army general
- irishman
- british occupation of ireland
- military aide
- barmaid
- english vs irish
- midnight curfew
- military intelligence officer
- flower girl
- irish dancer
- sedition
- death sentence
- staying out all night
- go between
- prison
- prayer vigil
- hostage released
- popular man
- british rule in ireland
- girl
- military
The Key Cast & Characters
Henry O'Neill leads the cast as Dan, with Hobart Cavanaugh as Homer, Tennant's Aide and Donald Crisp as Peadar Conlan. Directed by Michael Curtiz; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Curtiz
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Henry O'Neill as Dan -
Hobart Cavanaugh as Homer, Tennant's Aide -
Donald Crisp as Peadar Conlan -
William Powell as Capt. Bill Tennant
Also Starring in The Key
· 10 more- Edna Best Norah Kerr
- Halliwell Hobbes General C.O. Furlong
- Arthur Aylesworth Kirby
- J.M. Kerrigan O'Duffy
- Arthur Treacher Merriman
- Anne Shirley Flower peddler
- Gertrude Short Evie, the barmaid
- Colin Clive Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr
- Phil Regan Young Irishman Killed by Andrew
- Maxine Doyle Pauline
More from Michael Curtiz
More films directed by Michael Curtiz, best-rated first: Casablanca, Mildred Pierce, Captain Blood and Yankee Doodle Dandy.
The Key Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “High Peril” and “Isle of Fury”.
- Also known as
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- High Peril
- Isle of Fury
- Ключ
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The Key FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Key, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Key?
The Key runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was The Key released?
The Key was released on May 31, 1934.
Who directed The Key?
The Key was directed by Michael Curtiz.
More films by Michael Curtiz Who is in the cast of The Key?
The Key stars Henry O'Neill as Dan, Hobart Cavanaugh as Homer, Tennant's Aide and Donald Crisp as Peadar Conlan, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Key have a post-credit scene?
No. The Key has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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