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Still from The Thin Man — The Thin Man (1934) — W.S. Van DykePhotographed by James Wong Howe

Poster for The Thin Man

W.S. Van Dyke

The Thin Man

English / 1934 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Mystery Comedy

Letterboxd: 3.96/5·42.3K ratings·12K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.

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Starring Myrna Loy
Position 3
Included in
August 2022
Position 80

Credits

Crew

DirectorW.S. Van Dyke

WriterAlbert Hackett, Frances Goodrich

CinematographerJames Wong Howe

Composer

EditorRobert Kern

ProducerHunt Stromberg

Cast

William Powellas Nick Charles

Myrna Loyas Nora Charles

Maureen O'Sullivanas Dorothy Wynant

Nat Pendletonas Inspector Guild

Minna Gombellas Mimi Wynant

Porter Hallas Herbert MacCaulay

Henry Wadsworthas Tommy

William Henryas Gilbert Wynant

Harold Huberas Arthur Nunheim

Cesar Romeroas Chris Jorgenson

Natalie Moorheadas Julia Wolf

Edward Brophyas Joe Morelli

Edward Ellisas Clyde Wynant

Cyril Thorntonas Tanner

William Augustinas Wynant's Butler (uncredited)

Polly Baileyas Janitress (uncredited)

Arthur Belascoas Detective (uncredited)

Brooks Benedictas Night Club Patron (uncredited)

Tui Bowas Stenographer (uncredited)

Raymond Brownas Dr. Walton (uncredited)

The Thin Man (1934) | Criteria