The Thin Man (1934)

Today Matt & Todd discuss the 1934 comedy-mystery movie: The Thin Man.

A wildly successful film, spawning several sequels over 92 years ago, it still sparkles with as much charm as it did on release.

Based on a Novel by Dashiell Hammett (of Sam Spade fame), the incredible cast is anchored by William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles in a fairly middling mystery that is carried by two of the most engaging characters you might ever see. The mystery itself is not one of the best, but you should expect to see an effortless and timeless performance.

An infectious cast, leads a great film, wrapped around an OK mystery in: The Thin Man.

Directed by:

Woodbridge Strong "W.S." Van Dyke

Starring:

William Powell as Nick Charles

Myrna Loy as Nora Charles

Maureeon O'Sullivan as Dorothy Wynant

Nat Pendleton as Lt John Guild

Minna Gombell as Mimi Wynant-Jorgenson

Porter Hall as Herbert MacCaulay

Whit Bissell Winner William Henry as Gilver Wynant

Cesar Romero as Chris Jorgenson

Edward Ellis as Clyde Wynant (the titular "Thin Man")

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and

Skippy as Asta the Charles' terrier.

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