1934 was a super-important year. That's because up until then, Myrna Loy's rise to fame was very slow. While her parts had improved, she still was a second-tier actress (at best) until this great film catapulted her to fame. It was also an important year because it marked the premier of the best romantic-comedy-mystery films of all time--all thanks to the movie THE THIN MAN.
So why is this such a special film? Well, the writing and chemistry are just perfect here. William Powell and Myrna Loy were absolutely perfect together--with amazingly witty and fast dialog. The only other film that might be better in this regard is HIS GIRL Friday. Asta the dog also provided some welcome comedy relief as did the supporting characters--they were just great. Never before or sense did Hollywood get it so right. Even with the wonderful follow-up Thin Man films, they never quite reached the same pinnacle of success.
On top of all these positives, the mystery itself was excellent--something that, unfortunately, often gets lost in these style films.
Give yourself a treat and watch this film. If you are hooked, and I assume you will be, then try watching the entire series. Too bad they didn't make even more of these wonderful films.
So why is this such a special film? Well, the writing and chemistry are just perfect here. William Powell and Myrna Loy were absolutely perfect together--with amazingly witty and fast dialog. The only other film that might be better in this regard is HIS GIRL Friday. Asta the dog also provided some welcome comedy relief as did the supporting characters--they were just great. Never before or sense did Hollywood get it so right. Even with the wonderful follow-up Thin Man films, they never quite reached the same pinnacle of success.
On top of all these positives, the mystery itself was excellent--something that, unfortunately, often gets lost in these style films.
Give yourself a treat and watch this film. If you are hooked, and I assume you will be, then try watching the entire series. Too bad they didn't make even more of these wonderful films.