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  1. William Powell (1892–1984) and Myrna Loy (1905–1993) starred in 13 movies together in the 1930s and '40s. Loy also had an uncredited cameo in their 14th and last film together, The Senator Was Indiscreet, which starred Powell.

  2. Like a sublime dry martini, Myrna Loy and William Powell had an intuitive, flawless rhythm throughout their legendary screen teaming in 14 films together. Similar to the perfect marriage of gin and a splash of vermouth, they were an exemplary blend of sophisticated charm, subtle wit and affection.

    • The Thin Man (1934) Plot: After initially refusing to look into a disappearance case that later turns into a murder case, retired detective Nick Charles drunkenly stumbles through New York with his wife (and partner in crime) Nora Charles, looking for the truth.
    • Libeled Lady (1936) Plot: A newspaperman, his fiance, and a reporter work together to make a falsely printed story accurate in order to steer clear of a high society woman suing for libel.
    • After the Thin Man (1936) Plot: In the second Thin Man movie, Nick and Nora Charles investigate the disappearance and then later the murder of a man connected to Nora’s family.
    • Evelyn Prentice (1934) Plot: An attorney’s wife has an affair with a womanizing man, only to find herself in more than a little trouble when said womanizer ends up murdered.
  3. The Thin Man: Directed by W.S. Van Dyke. With William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O'Sullivan, Nat Pendleton. Former detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case, mostly for the fun of it.

    • (33K)
    • Comedy, Crime, Mystery
    • W.S. Van Dyke
    • 1934-05-25
  4. Apr 29, 2009 · Manhattan Melodrama, the first film to feature William Powell and Myrna Loy, is a tightly-packed crime drama about two boyhood pals who grow up on opposite sides of the law. One becomes a gangster (Gable) while the other becomes a politically ambitious District Attorney (Powell).

    • Charles Tranberg
  5. May 20, 2024 · The cherished screen team of William Powell and Myrna Loy met “cute” on their first film together, the gritty 1934Manhattan Melodrama.” According to TCM.com, first scene in the film...

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  7. William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 – March 5, 1984) was an American actor, known primarily for his film career. Under contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he was paired with Myrna Loy in 14 films, including the Thin Man series based on the Nick and Nora Charles characters created by Dashiell Hammett.

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