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THE 10-HOUR MANHUNT...that tore New York apart!

The Glass Wall

Peter Kuban, a Hungarian refugee, is about to be deported after jumping ship in New York harbor. He needs to find an ex-G.I named Tom whom he helped during the war, as Tom can prove Peter's right to legal entry in the United States. If he can't find Tom within 24 hours and prove his case, he will be branded a fugitive and will be permanently disqualified for U.S. citizenship.

Credits

The Glass Wall Cast

Name Character
Jerry Paris He was 27, 60 years old when he died as Tom
Vittorio Gassman He was 30, 77 years old when he died as Peter Kaban
Gloria Grahame She was 29, 57 years old when she died as Maggie Summers
Joe Turkel He was 25, now 96 years old as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
Richard Reeves He was 40, 54 years old when he died as Eddie Hinckley
Kathleen Freeman She was 34, 82 years old when she died as Zelda - Fat Woman
Robin Raymond She was 36, 77 years old when she died as Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla
Juney Ellis She was 44, 88 years old when she died as Girl friend
Shorty Rogers He was 28, 70 years old when he died as Himself - Band Leader
Elizabeth Slifer She was 56, 62 years old when she died as Mrs. Hinckley - Landlady
Nesdon Booth He was 34, 45 years old when he died as Monroe, the Taxi Driver (as Ned Booth)
Michael Fox He was 32, 75 years old when he died as Inspector Toomey / Narrator
Douglas Spencer He was 43, 50 years old when he died as Inspector Bailey
Jack Teagarden He was 47, 58 years old when he died as Musician
Else Neft as Mrs. Zakoyla (as Else Neft)
Ann Robinson She was 23, now 94 years old as Nancy

The Glass Wall Crew

Name Department
Joseph F. Biroc as Director of Photography. He was 50 (93) years old when He died Camera
Maxwell Shane as Director. He was 47 (78) years old when He died Directing
Maxwell Shane as Screenplay. He was 47 (78) years old when He died Writing
Ivan Tors as Producer. He was 36 (66) years old when He died Production
Ivan Tors as Screenplay. He was 36 (66) years old when He died Writing
Stanley Frazen as Editor. He was 33 (91) years old when He died Editing
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The Glass Wall (71 years)

THE 10-HOUR MANHUNT...that tore New York apart!

  • Release day: Thursday, March 19, 1953
  • Runtime: 82 minutes