Thin Man (1934)
Director:
W.S. Van Dyke
Starring: William Powell Myrna Loy
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A laugh tops every thrilling moment!
| Based on a novel by dashiell hammett, 'the thin man' is a thoroughly delightful mixture of comedy, drama and suspense. A married couple, both detectives, investigate the disappearance of a wealthy inventor. |
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Editor's Note
THE THIN MAN is the first installment in one of the most successful detective serials in film history, based on the 1932 novel by Dashiell Hammett about stylish sleuthing spouses Nick (William Powell) and Nora Charles (Myrna Loy). Powell and Loy's quick-witted repartee set a Hollywood tradition in their crackling debut as they investigate the disappearance of a wealthy inventor. A blockbuster hit in 1934, THE THIN MAN's convoluted mystery plot moves at a rapid-fire pace that will delight modern viewers. Director W.S. Van Dyke's fast but loose methods helped stars Powell and Loy create great verisimilitude in their marital relationship in spite of the highly stylized script. Even the couple's pet dog, Asta, brings home a finely tuned performance, and the supporting roles are filled with a crew of comical characters. THE THIN MAN must not be missed by fans of the detective genre.
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Cast & Crew
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Maureen O'Sullivan |
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Myrna Loy |
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Nat Pendleton |
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William Powell |
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Albert Hackett - Writer |
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Dashiell Hammett - Based On Novel By |
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Frances Goodrich - Writer |
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Hunt Stromberg - Producer |
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James Wong Howe - Director of Photography |
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William Axt - Musical Score |
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Woodbridge S. Van Dyke II - Director |
Plot Summary
Nick and Nora Charles are introduced to Hollywood in the first of several sparkling films. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--William Powell and Best Adapted Screenplay.
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