The Green Glove 1952
"In This Deadly Game... He Could Lose Only Once!"
Set against the post-war Parisian landscape, *The Green Glove (1952)* by Rudolph Maté weaves a gripping tale of greed, obsession, and second chances.
Director: Rudolph Maté
Cast
Glenn Ford
Michael 'Mike' Blake
Geraldine Brooks
Christine 'Chris' Kenneth
Cedric Hardwicke
Father Goron
George Macready
Count Paul Rona
Gaby André
Gaby Saunders
Jany Holt
The Countess
Roger Tréville
Police Insp. Faubert
Juliette Gréco
Singer (scenes deleted)
Georges Tabet
Jacques Piotet
Meg Lemonnier
Madame Piotet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Green Glove (1952) about?
The film follows Mike Blake, a former soldier who returns to France years after WWII to track down a Nazi-collaborator's stolen gem-studded gauntlet. His search spirals into a dangerous pursuit filled with hidden enemies and a mystery that refuses to stay buried.
Who directed The Green Glove?
Rudolph Maté directed this atmospheric crime mystery, known for his work in visually driven films like *When Worlds Collide* and *Gilda*.
Who stars in The Green Glove?
The film features Glenn Ford as the determined Mike Blake, alongside Geraldine Brooks as the enigmatic Christine, with Cedric Hardwicke and George Macready rounding out the cast.
Is The Green Glove (1952) worth watching?
With its tight runtime and classic noir charm, *The Green Glove* offers a compelling blend of suspense and romance. While it may not have the polish of later noirs, its themes and pacing make it a solid pick for fans of 1950s mysteries.
How long is The Green Glove?
The runtime for *The Green Glove* is 89 minutes.
About The Green Glove (1952) — A WWII Crime Mystery with Grit and Romance
Set against the post-war Parisian landscape, *The Green Glove (1952)* by Rudolph Maté weaves a gripping tale of greed, obsession, and second chances. Glenn Ford stars as Mike Blake, a disillusioned American soldier turned treasure hunter, who stumbles upon an old Nazi art theft that haunts him years later. His quest for a jewel-encrusted gauntlet—a stolen relic with a dark past—leads him through a shadowy underworld of hidden agendas and deadly pursuits. Teaming up with Geraldine Brooks as Christine, a resourceful tour guide with her own secrets, their journey evolves from a high-stakes chase into a romance that's as unpredictable as the criminals they're chasing. With its moody noir atmosphere and sharp suspense, this crime mystery keeps tension simmering until the very last frame.
The film's themes of redemption and the lingering scars of war give it depth, while Maté's direction balances gritty realism with a touch of romanticism. Ford and Brooks bring chemistry to their roles, grounding the story in believable stakes. As the layers of deception unfold, *The Green Glove* becomes more than just a treasure hunt—it's a story about the choices that define us, wrapped in the suspense of a classic 1950s mystery.
