The Thin Man is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy-mystery directed by W. S. Van Dyke and based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The film stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, a leisure-class couple who enjoy copious drinking and flirtatious banter. Nick is a retired private detective who left his very successful career when he married Nora, a wealthy heiress accustomed to high society. Their wire-haired fox terrier Asta was played by canine actor Skipp

William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora The Thin Man is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy-mystery film directed by W. S. Van Dyke and based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The film stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, a leisure-class couple who enjoy copious drinking and flirtatious banter. Nick is a retired private detective who left his very successful career when he married Nora, a wealthy heiress accustomed to high society. Their wire-haire

THE THIN MAN ('34) director W.S. Van Dyke knew exactly who should play Nick & Nora Charles after working with William Powell & Myrna Loy on MANHATTAN MELODRAMA ('34). He was struck by the chemistry between Powell and Loy who had developed a bantering friendship, and their between-the-scenes repartee was charming and lighthearted. Exactly what THE THIN MAN ('34) needed. See them tomorrow at 8pm ET during our spotlight #FeelGoodFilms! | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

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