William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora The Thin Man is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy-mystery film directed by W. S. Van Dyke and based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The film stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, a leisure-class couple who enjoy copious drinking and flirtatious banter. Release date: May 25, 1934 (USA) Director: W. S. Van Dyke Story by: Dashiell Hammett Sequel: After the Thin Man Screenplay: W. S. Van Dyke, Frances Goodrich

William Powell, Myrna Loy Love Crazy (1941) Official Trailer A happily married architect, Steve (William Powell), and his wife, Susan (Myrna Loy), plan a romantic celebration for their fourth anniversary, but their evening is interrupted when Susan's meddling mother, Mrs. Cooper (Florence Bates), stops by for a visit. Later, when Mrs. Cooper eavesdrops on Steve talking with an old flame, Isobel (Gail Patrick), she tells Susan, who files for divorce. Steve, still in love with Susan, decides he mu

Loy and her costar William Powell became a popular screen couple and made four films together in close succession. Eventually they appeared together in 14 films, five of which were sequels of the original "The Thin Man". During World War II, Loy became interested in the Hollywood Anti-Nazi League for Defense of American Democracy, and performed for fundraisers and war relief. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Loy went to work full-time for the war effort. She became interested in the United Nat