The mystery takes a back seat to the peppy, sexy banter between Nick and Nora, which was based on the relationship between Hammett and playwright Lillian Hellman. Nora Charles: “Waiter, will you serve ...

On May 25, 1934, “The Thin Man” was released to rave reviews and big box office returns. The popularity of husband-and-wife sleuths Nick and Nora Charles set the standard for romantic comedies with a ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. For Myrna Loy, the breakthrough to ...

The climb -- Not your typical Helena girl -- Life without father -- Enter Myrna Loy -- Warner Bros.' exotic vixen -- Breakthrough -- Cutting the veil -- Mr. and Mrs. Thin Man -- Myrna Loy vs. MGM -- ...

There may be no film more festive than The Thin Man. Sure, there are more touching tales of the values of yuletide season, but how many of them feature William Powell shooting the ornaments off his ...