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The Thin Man is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy-mystery film directed by W. S. Van Dyke and based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The film stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, a leisure-class couple who enjoy copious drinking and flirtatious banter.
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.
The Thin Man is a media franchise featuring detective characters Nick and Nora Charles based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The franchise includes six theatrical films, one radio series, and one television series.
Nov 7, 2023 · In total, there are six movies in The Thin Man franchise. Upon its release in 1934, The Thin Man was praised by critics and audiences alike, and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. The film did so well in the box office that five sequels were made in quick succession.
William Powell and Myrna Loy star as a husband-and-wife detective team who take on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts. 3,224 IMDb 7.9 1 h 30 min 1934. X-Ray 13+. Comedy · Romance · Charming · Playful.
Brief Synopsis. A husband-and-wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts. Cast & Crew. Read More. W. S. Van Dyke. Director. William Powell. Nick [Charles] Myrna Loy. Nora [Charles] Maureen O'sullivan. Dorothy [Wynant] Nat Pendleton. Guild. Minna Gombell. Mimi [Wynant Jorgenson]
Dec 22, 2002 · "The Thin Man" was one of the most popular films of 1934, inspired five sequels, and was nominated for four Oscars (best picture, actor, direction and screenplay). Yet it was made as an inexpensive B-picture.
The Thin Man. Rent The Thin Man on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV. Featuring an involving mystery and sparkling repartee...
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The Thin Man (1934) is a detective novel by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in a condensed version in the December 1933 issue of Redbook. It appeared in book form the following month. A film series followed, featuring the main characters Nick and Nora Charles, and Hammett was hired to provide scripts for the first two.
Famous New York detective Nick Charles met and fell in love with Nora, an heiress from an old upper-class family, decided to quit his job, moved to San Francisco and started a life of merriment, childish pranks and non-stop drinking.
