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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.
YearTitleRoles(powell)Roles(loy)1934Jim WadeEleanor Packer19341934John PrenticeEvelyn Prentice1936- 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.
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.
A classic comedy crime mystery film starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, a former detective and his wealthy wife who solve a murder case. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- W.S. Van Dyke
- 1934-05-25
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
Aug 20, 2018 · Enjoy the witty banter and cocktails of Nick and Nora Charles, a married detective duo who solve crimes with their dog Asta. Learn about the six movies in the series, based on Dashiell Hammett stories, and their fun facts.
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A public list of 14 titles featuring the famous couple of comedy and mystery films, such as The Thin Man, Libeled Lady, and I Love You Again. See ratings, genres, directors, and cast members for each movie.
