The Thin Man Collection DVD

The Thin Man Collection

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Box set containing all five films from the popular 'Thin Man' series. In 'The Thin Man' (1934), young Dorothy Wynant (Maureen O'Sullivan) approaches amateur sleuth Nick Charles (William Powell) when her inventor father appears to be a major suspect in a murder case. In fact, Dorothy is so worried about her father's guilt that she tries to convince Nick that she did it. Nick's wife Nora (Myrna Loy) wants him on the case so that she can experience some of the excitement herself. However, Nick is reluctant to get involved until he sees that police Lt. Guild (Nat Pendleton) is coming to the wrong conclusions. Nick decides that the best way to clear up the case is to invite all the suspects to dinner with Lt. Guild and see what happens. In 'After the Thin Man' (1936), back in San Francisco after solving their last case in New York, Nick and Nora find another case. Nora's cousin Selma (Elissa Landi) is accused of having murdered her husband, but for Nick it's clear that she is not the murderer and he starts to investigate. In 'Another Thin Man' (1939), Nick and Nora (and their dog Asta) visit the estate of Col. MacFay (C. Aubrey Smith), who is being threatened by a mysterious man wanting revenge for a past injustice. When MacFay is murdered, that man is the obvious suspect- maybe too obvious. In 'Shadow of the Thin Man' (1941), Nick and Nora Charles are looking forward to a day of leisure, but when they make a trip to the race track, they learn that a jockey, who was recently accused of throwing a race, has just been found shot to death. With his friend Lieutenant Abrams (Sam Levene) in charge of the case, Nick has difficulty keeping from getting involved. Then a special state deputy, in charge of investigating gambling scandals, comes to see Nick. He tells Nick that the jockey could have been silenced by a gambling syndicate, and he asks for Nick's help. Soon Nick is fully involved in a complicated and hazardous investigation. Finally, in 'Song of the Thin Man' (1947), Nick and Nora Charles are attending a charity benefit aboard a gambling ship. The festive atmosphere conceals many tensions among those connected with the ship, with most of the friction centering around Tommy Drake (Philip Reed), its unpopular, spiteful band-leader. When he is murdered later that night, suspicion falls on Phil Brant (Bruce Cowling), who had argued with Drake earlier in the evening. When Phil and his wife seek help from Nick and Nora, Nick refuses to get involved. But when shots are fired outside his own apartment, Nick begins to investigate, and he soon finds himself in a confusing case with numerous suspects.

The Thin Man Collection details

Format:	PG DVD
Starring:	Stella Adler, Maureen O'Sullivan, Maureen O'Sullivan, Lucile Watson, Harry Davenport, Keenan Wy, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Sam Levene, Barry Nelson, Donna Reed
Director:	W.S. Van Dyke
Genres:	Comedy, Drama - Crime
Studio:	WARNER HOME VIDEO

DVD 7 discs

Name	Discs
The Thin Man	TBC Disc 1
After the Thin Man	TBC Disc 2
Another Thin Man	TBC Disc 3
Shadow of the Thin Man	TBC Disc 4
The Thin Man Goes Home	TBC Disc 5
Song of the Thin Man	TBC Disc 6
Alias Nick and Nora	TBC Disc 7

DVD Information

Run time:	9 hours 49 minutes
Rental release:	19 Sep 2005
Main languages:	English

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The Thin Man (1934) Black & White

By Sparkie from BRISTOL, UK , 18 Dec 2005

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This is 1930's Hollywood at its best.

William Powell and Myrna Loy (with Asta the dog) played the husband and wife team Nick and Nora Charles so perfectly. The banter between the two is great. Wish they still made films with characters like this.
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Brilliant, every one.

By NoIdonthaveanickname (65 reviews) , 23 Jun 2012

Brilliantly written, directed and acted, with some very funny moments, and the amazing Asta.

Good old black and white at it's best, and one of the best duo's of all time in William Powell and Myrna Loy.

Don't forget to watch documentary disc, it is very interesting.
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Delightful

By Enfin (2 reviews) from Hove , 03 Apr 2009

Although I found the first few scenes somewhat stilted, once Myrna Loy and William Powell appeared it felt less of a period piece. Their playfulness and banter, as well as the character of their dog, Aster, are the heart of this film. The mystery and its resolution is satisfyingly constructed but it is the wit, the humour, that holds it together.
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Perfectly good old times

By a customer from Isleworth , 23 Jan 2009

This was a total surprise. My girlfriend loves this old stuff but I have to say this is absolutely great. Men have still stile and the leading lady is just incredibly sexy - and to think that a naked back and the slightest visibility of nipples through a nighty must have caused quite a stir in 42 makes me smile.
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Dated

By a customer from Northampton , 05 Dec 2008

I enjoyed this film when I first saw it about a hundred years ago but now 2 1/2 stars would be the maximum.
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By a customer from UK , 23 Jun 2008

My wife and I thoroughly enjoy this series. I introduced her to The Thin Man film, based on the novel by Dashiel Hammett (of Maltese Falcon fame), and she was immediately taken. Nick and Nora Charles present an interesting item, a married couple that have a mature and hilarious relationship with themselves, booze and detective work.

The surrounding characters provide a great backdrop for their antics, and with the constant supply of cocktails, this has to be a class act of the silver screen era.

The detective slant of it is rather good too, with a couple of nice twists in the mix for the more serious. Otherwise, its a great way to while away a rainy afternoon, watching what life was like (or could be like if you're a bit wet :)

Great films, definitely worth watching.
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