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Their Merriest Hit! Mr. and Mrs. Thin Man Have a B-A-B-Y!
Not even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Island estate.
Another Thin Man
1939 Directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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William Powell Myrna Loy Virginia Grey Otto Kruger C. Aubrey Smith Ruth Hussey Nat Pendleton Patric Knowles Tom Neal Phyllis Gordon Sheldon Leonard Don Costello Harry Bellaver William A. Poulsen Muriel Hutchison Abner Biberman Skippy Doodles Weaver Shemp Howard Marjorie Main Murray Alper Sandra Andreva William Bailey Roy Barcroft Brooks Benedict James Blaine Charles Brokaw Paul E. Burns Eddie Buzard Show All…
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The Thin Man - Another Thin Man, Dünner Mann, 3. Fall
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“Another Thin Man” adds too many bitters to the classic Manhattan mix of the series. The third entry buries the trademark “Thin Man” smoky whiskey wit with botanical sourness. In other words… it lets crime get in the way of quipping.
Perpetually drunk detectives Nick and Nora stick with their own socialite set in “Another,” as they investigate a Long Island estate murder. Unfortunately, for reasons unclear, the couple seems to spend the majority in “Another” at separate tables in split scenes. Sure, there’s a baby they have to take care of now, but - it’s a baby that seems to receive about a marginal half as much care and tending as Asta the dog.
It’s for the lack of…
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the thin man series, or: “nora charles finding new and creative ways to annoy nick charles while he’s desperately trying to sleep off a hangover”
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my favorite part is when asta chases a bunch of cops with a knife in his mouth because it’s literally this.
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The Third Thin Man, aka Another Thin Man (1939), my least favorite of thus far. But when you're talking about William Powell & Myrna Loy collaborations that doesn't automatically mean a negative thing, for the duo is magnificent together, especially when they can exchange wits as they can in the Thin Man series. And this one is cram-packed with twists and turns. A massive pace for a 'whodunit?', perhaps too much going on to really grasp it all, leaving not as much room for their chemistry to shine in between all the red herrings. Still you can't go wrong with a Thin Man and his wife.
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Chemistry. It is something that can elevate the most bland film, or it can ruin a great story when lacking. The "THIN MAN" series managed to have it in droves and it is the main reason for the endurance of these minor, light mysteries.
Both Powell and Loy manage to bring an effervescent joy to their scenes when they are apart on screen, but when they come together the screen practically sparkles. The filmmakers realized this and managed to give them a lot of time together, trading witty banter and generally enjoying each others company. While Loy manages to take a back seat to Powell's investigator, it is unimaginable to think of this series without one of them.
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I called the second Thin Man film "ridiculously convoluted" but this one makes it look understuffed by comparison. And yet, somehow, all of the ludicrously stacked parts clicked together better for me in this one than either of the previous films and this is definitely my favourite Powell / Loy film yet! Every supporting character that gets introduced (or reintroduced) is more over-the-top and delightful than the last, the plot is hard to follow but makes perfect sense, and there's a moment where Asta sees a cat and spins around in shock. And another one where Asta does a backflip!
I also loved that the classic "get all of the suspects in one room together" finale also includes a small…
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I don't think I saw Myrna Loy drink ONCE in this movie, so maybe I should watch it again to be sure.
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nick charles calls his wife MOMMY, UNIRONICALLY, for 102 minutes straight
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A quiet weekend in the country playing financial nursemaid to one of Nora's uncles quickly turns into another case for the Charles family to solve. With Nicky Jr. and Asta in tow, the descend into the usual pit of vipers and a murder or two on the menu. Plot? Who cares? You don't watch Nick and Nora to puzzle through some brainteasing mystification, fancy cinematography, or great dramaturgy. You watch it because you wish people as cool as Nick and Nora Charles would come into your life and invite you to their parties. OK, the first two are definitely the best of the series, but all six are more than worth your time. As a side benefit, how many married couples could benefit from taking some hints from Nick and Nora on the proper way to argue?
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The Thin Man series seems to manage to maintain a respectable level of quality. Possibly because Powell and Loy worked together in so many other films as well and seem to take delight in playing off each other. This isn't some cash in with stars forced back together desperate to recreate an old hit, if they weren't making it they probably would have been making some fairly similar non Nick and Nora film together anyway.
It does take a while to get going, the very start is pretty good but the second half of the movie is far stronger, far funnier and far sexier than the first and gives Loy in particular much more to do but Powell also gets…
