The Thin Man
Summary:
Filmed on what MGM considered a B-picture budget and schedule (14 days, which at Universal or Columbia would have been considered extravagant), The Thin Man proved to be "sleeper," spawning a popular film, radio, and television series. Contrary to popular belief, the title does not refer to star William Powell, but to Edward Ellis, playing the mean-spirited inventor who... Full Summary >>
Cast:
William Powell - (Nick Charles)
Myrna Loy - (Nora Charles)
Maureen O'Sullivan - (Dorothy Wynant)
Nat Pendleton - (Lt. John Guild)
Minna Gombell - (Mimi Wynant)
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Review:
The Thin Man works because of the chemistry between stars William Powell and Myrna Loy, and because screenwriters Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich had the good sense to transfer Dashiell Hammett's source novel to the screen without substantial alterations to the story. Planned by MGM as a lower-profile release, the film none... Continue >>
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