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William Powell and Myrna Loy search for “The Thin Man” one martini at a time! Based on the classic Dashiell Hammett novel, The Thin Man (1934), directed by W.S. Van Dyke, introduces audiences to Nick and Nora Charles, cinema’s most sophisticated and spirited detective duo. Nic read more

Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Melvyn Douglass star in “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) is an American comedy film directed by H. C. Potter and starring Cary Grant, Myna Loy, and Melvyn Douglas. The supporting cast includes Reginald Denn read more

Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Shirley Temple star in “The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer” The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) is an American screwball comedy-romance directed by Irving Reis and starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Shirley Temple. The supporting cast includes Rudy Vall read more

The first film in the Thin Man series has long been my cinematic comfort food. William Powell and Myrna Loy are the kind of stars that feel like home, because their wit and high spirits lift you, despite or maybe because of the sour past you can see behind the characters they play. Life has imbued t read more

In 1947, Myrna Loy sued the Hollywood Reporter for $1 million. The charge was an accusation printed in the then right-wing paper that Loy was a Communist, an accusation fueled in part by the actress having been vocal and active in left-wing politics since the 1930s. In addition, Loy’s role i read more

Whoo it will be two first time actresses competing for the 2019 Favorite Classic Movie Actress championship. 30's era champion Myrna Loy vs 40's era champion Olivia de Havilland.  MYRNA LOY  30'S ERA CHAMPION Lifetime Tourney Record (25-11) Number of Championship Match appearances read more

Myrna Loy and William Powell co-starred in thirteen films, and they are by far most popular for playing the adorably debauched Nora and Nick Charles in the Thin Man series. While this is understandable, the pair create the most effervescent of screen couples as hard-drinking, merry spouses, it is a read more

Myrna Loy e Jean Harlow: uma amizade / Myrna Loy and Jean Harlow: a friendship Myrna Williams nasceu em dois de agosto de 1905 em Helena, Montana. Harlean Carpenter nasceu em três de março de 1911 em Kansas City, Missouri. Myrna, agora com o sobrenome Loy, fez seu primeiro filme em 1925. Harl read more

With one of the most amazing comebacks, Myrna Loy defeated Barbara Stanwyck 51-48. Myrna had trailed by as many as 13 votes for most of the week until she made a move beginning late Thursday. She will now face Margaret Lockwood, the last of the tourney underdogs as Margaret herself rallied to overc read more

Myrna Loy started out playing Vamps in silent movies. She also played characters of Asian background. She is probably best known as Nora Charles starring opposite William Powell in the Thin Man (1934) series. Loy and Powell starred in 14 movies together. She also starred with Clark Gable, Tyron Pow read more

Yes, I’m happy to tell you that Myrna Loy, star of the 30’s is still in the competition. I’m happy because I’m the one who “represents” her. She defeated Audrey Hepburn 305-234. Ok, you know me, Audrey Hepburn is my favourite actress so I must admit I’m a l read more

After falling behind in their respective matches earlier during the week, Myrna Loy and Natalie Wood stormed back to win and now will face each other in the championship match. Myrna Loy defeated Audrey Hepburn 305-234 while Natalie Wood defeated the red hot Greer Garson 543-318. Yep you read those read more

Congrats to Myrna Loy, winner of the 2015 Favourite Classic Movie Actress Tournament for the 30’s and also one of the four finalist for the last step of this tournament: select THE big winner of this tournament. Our three other finalists are Greer Garson for the 40’s, Audrey Hepburn for read more

How Many Films did Myrna Loy and William Powell Star in Together? William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Asta, The Thin Man Goes Home (photo: doctormarco.com) William Powell and Myrna Loy starred in 14 films together: Manhattan Melodrama (1934) (Warner Home Video as part of Box Set) The Thin Man (1934) (A read more

 ROUND 1 FINAL RESULTS 1930S ERA Greta Garbo (75%, 40 votes) Fay Wray (25%, 13 votes) Miriam Hopkins (59%, 29 votes) Kay Francis (41%, 20 votes) Ruth Chatterton (58%, 29 votes) Sylvia Sidney (42%, 21 votes) Ann Dvorak (72%, 34 votes) Anita Page (28%, 13 votes) Myrna Loy read more

  Never Even Nominated: Myrna Loy Award season has begun, which means it’s that time of year, again — the time when the below meme makes its way across the far reaches of the Internet. Leonardo DiCaprio every Oscar night. Yes. Every year film fanatics around the world ponder: Will read more

Myrna as Danni Church After playing devoted wife to William Powell in three Thin Man movies so far, Myrna Loy tries the detective game by herself. She is perfectly cast as Danni Church, a war widow, whose husband was a private detective before leaving for the war. When he gets killed in combat, read more

There was only one Myrna Loy, a woman who possessed a beauty and talent that are the stuff of legend.  Her impeccable style, dramatic flair and comedic timing make her a perennial favorite.  Ms. Loy would have celebrated a birthday today and I can’t let the day slip by without posting somethin read more

Growing up, I always loved watching classic film couples interact. I hate to sound like “that guy,” but the chemistry just felt more genuine than some of the sloppily thrown together couples of today (I mean, just look at every couple in New Year’s Eve). One couple I particularly read more

For the third year in a row, Carole Lombard and Myrna Loy are facing each other in a match in the 30's bracket of the favorite classic movie actress tourney. It's become old hat for these two ladies and I got a chance to sit down with them both to talk about it. Me: Good afternoon ladies. So gl read more