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Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival Day 2: THE THIN MAN (1934), GREY GARDENS (1975), DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), WHY WORRY? (1923)
Backlots Posted by Lara on Apr 11, 2014
The TCM Classic Film Festival continued seamlessly into its second day today, with a plethora of diverse films to choose from, running from 9:00 AM straight through midnight tonight. Though I am not attending the midnight movie this evening (I needed to get back to update Backlots), I will be att read more
Sleuthathon: The Thin Man (1934)
The Vintage Cameo Posted by Emily on Mar 16, 2014
The Thin Man is one of cinema’s most enduring and beloved series, stemming from Dashiell Hemmett’s original novel from 1934. The delightful film series would ultimately span six movies, from 1934 to 1947, and starred William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, and, of course, read more
Slacker Detectives: Psych and The Thin Man
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 30, 2014
Years ago, I tried without success to get my sisters into the TV show Psych. “The mysteries are stupid,” they said. “The mysteries aren’t the point,” I replied. “You can’t ignore them!” they claimed. But I have, and I do, and so did the viewers of The Thin Man series starring William read more
Slacker Detectives: Psych and The Thin Man
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 30, 2014
Years ago, I tried without success to get my sisters into the TV show Psych. “The mysteries are stupid,” they said. “The mysteries aren’t the point,” I replied. “You can’t ignore them!” they claimed. But I have, and I do, and so did the viewers of The Thin Man series starring William read more
The Thin Man (1934)
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Jan 5, 2014
via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/2737/The-Thin-Man/#tcmarcp-140774-140773 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own Do you have your cocktail shaker handy? The Thin Man (1934) is a truly delightful mystery-comedy chock full of snappy dialogue, fantastic stars, art deco sets, magnificent cost read more
The Thin Man (1934)
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Jan 5, 2014
via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/2737/The-Thin-Man/#tcmarcp-140774-140773 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own Do you have your cocktail shaker handy? The Thin Man (1934) is a truly delightful mystery-comedy chock full of snappy dialogue, fantastic stars, art deco sets, magnificent cost read more
25 Days of Christmas: The Thin Man (1934) (2)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Dec 14, 2013
Originally published December 4th, 2011 We move on to another diverse Christmas film, one that has a more tenuous connection to Christmas than even Rent could boast, but nonetheless takes place on Christmas! The 1934 W.S. Van Dyke noir The Thin Man is one of my favorite movies and continues my ador read more
GlamAmor-ous Holidays--Merry Christmas from Nick and Nora in 1934's THE THIN MAN
GlamAmor Posted by on Dec 13, 2013
In celebrating this season on GlamAmor through the days of Old Hollywood, you can't do much better for 1930s style than Nick and Nora Charles (William Powell and Myrna Loy) in The Thin Man (1934). The series starts with the cosmopolitan couple and a murder mystery during Christmas in New read more
The Thin Man (1934)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 23, 2013
Starring William Powell and Myrna Loy and adapted from a Dashiel Hammet novel, this comedy-mystery follows a former detective and his rich, loving wife. At first Nick Charles is reluctant to go on a case that revolves around a thin man who he knew and who has disappeared. The police believe he is th read more
The Thin Man (1934)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 23, 2013
Starring William Powell and Myrna Loy and adapted from a Dashiel Hammet novel, this comedy-mystery follows a former detective and his rich, loving wife. At first Nick Charles is reluctant to go on a case that revolves around a thin man who he knew and who has disappeared. The police believe he is th read more
After the Thin Man (1936) (2)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jul 26, 2013
After the Thin Man Directed by W.S. Van Dyke Written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett based on a story by Dashiell Hammett 1936/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Repeat viewing All of the main personnel from The Thin Man are back for the sequel plus some good supporting players. The sequel doesn read more
The Thin Man (WS Van Dyke, 1934)
Movie Classics Posted by Judy on Apr 30, 2013
If there’s one murder mystery where nobody cares whodunit, it has to be The Thin Man. Why waste time puzzling over clues when you could be enjoying William Powell and Myrna Loy, and their portrayal of glamorous detectives Nick and Nora Charles? The scenes everybody remembers from this spark read more
The Thin Man (1934)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Apr 20, 2013
The Thin Man
Directed by W. S. Van Dyke
1934/USA
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Umpteenth viewing
#138 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
IMDb Users say 8.0/10; I say 9.0/10 Nora Charles: I read where you were shot 5 times in the tabloids. Nick Charles: It’s not true. He didn’t come a read more
Song of the Thin Man (1947)
Spoilers Posted by Duke Mantee on Jan 27, 2013
As little as is known about Manny Klein, who dubbed Monty Clift in From Here to Eternity, even less is known about the anonymous clarinet players behind Don Taylor and Keenan Wynn’s characters in Song of the Thin Man. Song of the Thin Man was the sixth in the series starring William Powell and Myr read more
After the Thin Man (1936) (1)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Jan 15, 2013
This is the final movie of the series of films I saw in 2012. I apologize if this review seems confused, or light, as its been awhile since I saw the film. I swear I will never wait this long in-between reviews! After the Thin Man has a lot to live up to. It’s the first sequel to the popula read more
On the set of “The Thin Man” (1934) Myrna Loy, William Powell, and Asta
Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on Aug 16, 2012
“The Thin Man” is a 1934 American comic detective film starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, a flirtatious married couple who banter wittily as they solve crimes with ease. Nick is a hard-drinking retired detective and Nora a wealthy heiress. Their dog, the wi read more
Spotlight on "The Thin Man" (1934)
Stardust Posted by Vanessa on Aug 7, 2012
Spotlight on "The Thin Man" (1934)
It's taken me two days to write a proper blog post concerning 1934's The Thin Man. I'm finding it really difficult to put into words the way I feel about this film. (I just deleted an entire sentence right now! Ugh, still having difficulties! read more
The Thin Man (2)
Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on Aug 1, 2012
To celebrate a Summer Under The Stars day devoted to Myrna Loy, I enthusiastically chose to commit a blog to W.S. Van Dyke's THE THIN MAN (1934). Turner Classic Movies is devoting the entire month of August to "Summer Under The Stars", where each day solely reflects programming to a specific s read more
The Thin Man
Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on Aug 1, 2012
To celebrate a Summer Under The Stars day devoted to Myrna Loy, I enthusiastically chose to commit a blog to W.S. Van Dyke's THE THIN MAN (1934). Turner Classic Movies is devoting the entire month of August to "Summer Under The Stars", where each day solely reflects programming to a specific s read more
Cinema Style--Happy New Year with Nick and Nora Charles in AFTER THE THIN MAN
GlamAmor Posted by on Dec 31, 2011
Whereas I watch The Thin Man each year around Christmas time, I watch After the Thin Man around New Year's Eve. Released on Christmas Day 1936, the second movie in the popular series has many moments of holiday celebration within its detective story. It's a strong story, too...many read more