
After a four year absence, one time detective Nick Charles returns to New York with his new wife Nora and their dog, Asta. Nick re-connects with many of his old cronies, several of whom are eccentric characters, to say the least. He's also approached by Dorothy Wynant whose inventor father Clyde Wynant is suspected of murdering her father's mistress (his former secretary ).. Her father had left on a planned trip some months before and she has had no contact with him. Nick isn... (Full plot summary below)
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After a four year absence, one time detective Nick Charles returns to New York with his new wife Nora and their dog, Asta. Nick re-connects with many of his old cronies, several of whom are eccentric characters, to say the least. He's also approached by Dorothy Wynant whose inventor father Clyde Wynant is suspected of murdering her father's mistress (his former secretary ).. Her father had left on a planned trip some months before and she has had no contact with him. Nick isn't all that keen on resuming his former profession but egged-on by wife Nora, who thinks this all very exciting, he agrees to help out. He solves the case, announcing the identity of the killer at a dinner party for all of the suspects.
Leave your thoughts about The Thin Man.
| Chicago ReaderDon DrukerOne of the most popular comedies ever made. |
| Austin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenNick and Nora Charles are one of the screen's great couples. |
| Time OutTom MilneWhat enchants, really, is the relationship between Nick and Nora as they live an eternal cocktail hour, bewailing hangovers that only another little drink will cure, in a marvellous blend of marital familiarity and constant courtship. |
| Hollywood ReporterStaffDon't spare the enthusiasm on this one because if the book had thousands of readers, this picture will have millions of customers - well satisfied and with that well-fed look. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankePeople like to talk about movies you need to see before you die. Well, this is one of them. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertTo see The Thin Man is to watch him (Powell) embodying a personal style that could have been honored, but could never be imitated. |
| St. Louis Post-DispatchJoe HollemanWhat enchants, really, is the relationship between Nick and Nora as they live an eternal cocktail hour, bewailing hangovers that only another little drink will cure, in a marvellous blend of marital familiarity and constant courtship, pixillated fantasy and childlike wonder. |
| EmpireDavid ParkinsonTense and slick, this early thriller remains a true masterpiece. |
| Movie MetropolisJohn J. Puccio...an instant comedy-mystery hit and has remained so ever since. |
| Chicago TribuneRobert K. ElderPowell and Loy's light, witty, unflappable characterizations became the unwavering backbone of a terrific series. |