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Movie Info

Release Date: May 25, 1934
Runtime: 91 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (17)
Genres:
Crime Comedy Mystery
Budget: $226,408
Revenue: $1,423,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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98%
Tomatometer
86
86/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
526 votes
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7.9/10
IMDb
35,087 votes
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The Thin Man

1934

"Murder, wit, and cocktails: a mystery unfolds."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: La cena de los acusados? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: L'introuvable? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Der lange Schatten? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: ε½±γͺき男? πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί HU: A cingΓ‘r fΓ©rfi? All international titles (17) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1935 Oscars Best Director W.S. Van Dyke
1935 Oscars Best Actor William Powell

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $226,408
Revenue: $1,423,000
Profit $1,196,592
ROI +528.5% (6.3x)

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The Thin Man is directed by W.S. Van Dyke .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Thin Man

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  • W.S. Van Dyke, known for his quick filming style, completed The Thin Man in just 12 days, which showcased his efficiency as a director.

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  • During the film, a brief scene features a shot of a newspaper headline that hints at the film's mystery plot; this adds depth to the narrative and engages the audience.

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  • William Powell and Myrna Loy's on-screen chemistry was so strong that they would go on to star in a total of 14 films together, establishing them as one of Hollywood's classic couples.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a wristwatch on the wrong wrist; this continuity error is subtle yet noticeable to attentive viewers.

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  • The Thin Man is part of a series that features the characters Nick and Nora Charles, with subsequent films continuing their adventures, which helped to popularize the detective comedy genre.

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  • The film's light-hearted approach to crime and mystery influenced future detective comedies, blending elements of humor with suspense in ways that would resonate through later films.

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