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       The Thin Man

       1934
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       How to Marry a Millionaire

       1953
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       Song of the Thin Man

       1947
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       It's a Big Country

       1951
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       The Canary Murder Case

       1929
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       Star of Midnight

       1935

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2. www.nytimes.com › 1984/03/06 › obituariesWILLIAM POWELL, FILM STAR, DIES AT 91 - The New York Times

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   Mar 6, 1984 · William Powell, the actor who personified the suave and sophisticated leading man in the 1930's and 40's, died yesterday at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 91 years old. Mr....

3. www.britannica.com › biography › William-PowellWilliam Powell | Hollywood Star, Detective Film Icon | Britannica

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   Mar 1, 2024 · William Powell (born July 29, 1892, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died March 5, 1984, Palm Springs, California) versatile American motion picture and stage actor who played villains in Hollywood silent films and intelligent, debonair leading men in the sound era. He is best remembered as Nick Charles in The Thin Man series of films.

4. www.themoviedb.org › person › 32428-william-powellWilliam Powell — The Movie Database (TMDB)

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   Known For. William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 – March 5, 1984) was an American actor. A major star at 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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   William Horatio Powell. Birth Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Born. July 29, 1892. Died. March 05, 1984. Cause of Death. Natural Causes. Biography. Read More. The very picture of cinematic suavity, William Powell (1892-1984) was arguably the screen's most polished light comedian.

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   May 14, 2018 · William Powell1848–1920. Educator, diplomat. William Powell gained prominence in New Jersey as a teacher and educational leader prior to attracting the attention of several presidents of the United States who offered Powell opportunities to become an American envoy. Powell, after rejecting two consular assignments, ultimately served as a ...

7. www.britannica.com › facts › William-PowellWilliam Powell Facts | Britannica

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   Facts. Top Questions. Where was William Powell born? William Powell was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. When was William Powell born? William Powell was born on July 29, 1892. Is William Powell married? Eileen Wilson (1915–1930), Carole Lombard (1931–1933), Diana Lewis (married 1940) Photos. See All Images →. William Powell Facts.

8. www.latimes.com › local › obituariesFrom the Archives: Film Star William Powell Dies at 91

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   Mar 6, 1984 · Times Staff Writer. William Powell, the debonair film star who epitomized the suave, cosmopolitan leading man of the 1930s and 1940s, died early Monday of old age at Desert Hospital in Palm...