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The Thin Man

  • 19341934
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
31K
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Myrna Loy, Maureen O'Sullivan, and William Powell in The Thin Man (1934)
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ComedyCrimeMystery
Former detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case, mostly for the fun of it.Former detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case, mostly for the fun of it.Former detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case, mostly for the fun of it.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
31K
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    • W.S. Van Dyke
    • Albert Hackett(screen play)
    • Frances Goodrich(screen play)
    • Dashiell Hammett(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • William Powell
    • Myrna Loy
    • Maureen O'Sullivan
    • W.S. Van Dyke
    • Albert Hackett(screen play)
    • Frances Goodrich(screen play)
    • Dashiell Hammett(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • William Powell
    • Myrna Loy
    • Maureen O'Sullivan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 174User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars

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    William Powell
    William Powell
    • Nick Charles
    Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy
    • Nora Charles
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    • Dorothy Wynant
    Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton
    • Lt. John Guild
    Minna Gombell
    Minna Gombell
    • Mimi Jorgenson
    Porter Hall
    Porter Hall
    • Herbert MacCaulay
    Henry Wadsworth
    Henry Wadsworth
    • Tommy
    William Henry
    William Henry
    • Gilbert Wynant
    Harold Huber
    Harold Huber
    • Nunheim
    Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero
    • Chris Jorgenson
    Natalie Moorhead
    Natalie Moorhead
    • Julia Wolf
    Edward Brophy
    Edward Brophy
    • Morelli
    Edward Ellis
    Edward Ellis
    • Clyde Wynant
    Cyril Thornton
    • Tanner
    Asta
    Asta
    • Asta
    • (uncredited)
    Will Aubrey
    Will Aubrey
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    William Augustin
    William Augustin
    • Wynant's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Polly Bailey
    • Janitress
    • (uncredited)
      • W.S. Van Dyke
      • Albert Hackett(screen play)
      • Frances Goodrich(screen play)
      • Dashiell Hammett(from the novel by)
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    • Trivia
      William Powell spoke of how much he loved working with Myrna Loy because of her naturalness, her professionalism, and her lack of any kind of "diva" temperament. "When we did a scene together, we forgot about technique, camera angles, and microphones. We weren't acting. We were just two people in perfect harmony," he said. "Myrna, unlike some actresses who think only of themselves, has the happy faculty of being able to listen while the other fellow says his lines. She has the give and take of acting that brings out the best."
    • Goofs
      When Nick and the coroner look at the body through the Fluoroscope, the bullet, and a piece of shrapnel, appear as bright white. The Fluoroscope uses X-rays except it is viewed on a screen instead of film. Dense objects, such as bones, appear dark, as it appears in the movie. The bullet and shrapnel should then be even darker as it blocks even more of the X-rays. However, this would not have shown up well in the movies, so they were made bright white so the viewers could see them easily.
    • Quotes

      Nora Charles: Waiter, will you serve the nuts? I mean, will you serve the guests the nuts?

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are shown with the original novel by Dashiell Hammett in the background.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Big Parade of Comedy (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      (1857) (uncredited)

      Music by James Pierpont

      Background music at Nick and Nora's party

    User reviews174

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    One of the booziest films in cinema history
    Often said, but still a marvel to watch, even after 72 years. If you want some intelligent fun with that since long vanished Hollywood class, catch this one. This comic murder mystery introduced the world to one of the most perfect screen matches I know, the incomparable duo William Powell and Myrna Loy. Shot by Woody "one shot" van Dyke in just twelve days with many of the first takes used in the film, it still comes across as wonderfully fresh.

    The story revolves around William Powell as detective Nick Charles, who tries to crack the case of a missing scientist, together with his wife Nora (Myrna Loy). But forget about this whodunit aspect of the film, it's not that important. It's just adding to the fun. It's all about the marvellous interaction between Powell and Loy, simply the most wonderful screen pairing ever. Their constant courtship is a marvel to look at and watching the wonderful chemistry burning of the screen leaves me in a pleasant happy daze, slightly intoxicating.

    They must be one of the very few boozy characters in the history of cinema, that seem to be drunk all the time and be continuously happy at the same time. On a continuous drinking frenzy, they're either perpetually pixillated or fighting the hang-over. Never marry someone who doesn't join you when drinking. Nora certainly does.

    When they meet up in a restaurant Nora asks: 'Say, how many drinks have you had?'. 'Uhmm, this will make six Martini's.' 'Alright, waiter, will you bring me five more Martini's. You can all line them up right here.'

    Between the endless string of cocktail parties their lives seem to consist of, he still needs to crack a murder case, as a journalist remembers him. 'Do you know anything about the case?' 'Yes, it's putting me way behind in my drinking.'

    A stellar supporting cast, a witty script with wonderful dialog, style and class to spare, and most importantly, the one of a kind chemistry between Powell and Loy all contribute to the enjoyment of this film. A real winner.

    Camera Obscura --- 9/10
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    • Jul 7, 2006

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1934 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cosmopolitan Productions
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • 1 hour 31 minutes
      • Black and White

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