The Thin Man

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The Thin Man

Released Jun 1, 1934

1h 33m

Comedy

Drama

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The recently divorced Clyde Wynant discovers that his new girlfriend has stolen $50,000 and is carrying on with other men. Not long afterward, he disappears. Anxious to locate her father, Wynant's daughter goes to private detective Nick Charles for help.

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Critics Consensus

Featuring an involving mystery and sparkling repartee between William Powell and Myrna Loy, The Thin Man is an endlessly charming romp.

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Otis Ferguson

The New Republic

Because it has a book with good dialogue and sprightly movement to lean on, The Thin Man leans frankly on Hammett's novel for its effects. But The Thin Man also makes a very neat movie of itself.

Jan 22, 2024

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Jess Mccabe

Bitch Media

It's hard not to love the whip-smart, hilarious Nora.

Jan 8, 2021

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Times (UK) Staff

Times (UK)

This film has the unusual merit of combining exciting adventure and genuine comedy. The two are so cleverly managed that the one never gets in the way of the other.

Nov 3, 2020

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

The Thin Man still holds up over 90 years later.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 13, 2024

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Powell and Loy are delightful — slurrily sexy in the manner of the 1930s, when words and glances had to do all of the work.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 6, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

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It’s cocktail hour on the mystery beat: William Powell and Myrna Loy are Nick and Nora Charles, the world’s most debonair detective team...

Dec 16, 2023

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Alison T

Witty, smart story with charismatic characters.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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GGL

Great story and great chemistry movie actors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/03/23

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Leaburn O

Jaunty semi screwball whodunnit from the mid 30s. A fun piece of mystery murder that will entertain without feeling too taxing to watch. Saw this one on DVD as not streamed anywhere.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Diane S

This film is a timeless masterpiece. Both Myrna Loy and Clifton Web are wonderful. I've seen it a few times and I'll see it again. And their dog adds to the fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Scott W

One of the all time great comedies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/24

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Mark B

I honestly thought the "dark comedy" was a recent phenomenon, dark enough where people get killed or just shot, yet the overall tone is light and humorous. The convoluted plot is adequate, but the casting is what makes this film. The repartee between the leads is amazing. Sure, the secondary characters are basically cardboard cutouts, but there are so many of them, there really isn't much time for any development. Can't believe I'm just now getting around to seeing this classic. (#447 in my "watch all Best Picture Nominees" bucket list)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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W. S. Van Dyke II

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William Powell

Nick Charles

Myrna Loy

Nora Charles

Maureen O'Sullivan

Dorothy Wynant

Nat Pendleton

Lt. John Guild

Minna Gombell

Mimi Jorgenson

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Synopsis

The recently divorced Clyde Wynant discovers that his new girlfriend has stolen $50,000 and is carrying on with other men. Not long afterward, he disappears. Anxious to locate her father, Wynant's daughter goes to private detective Nick Charles for help.

Director: W. S. Van Dyke II
Producer: Hunt Stromberg
Screenwriter: Dashiell Hammett, Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Cosmopolitan Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 1934, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 33m

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