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The Thin Man (1957)

1957-09-20 · 30m · EN
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Nick Charles was a private detective who married the wealthy Nora and decided to settle down and leave the good life. Unfortunately for the couple, Nick's past frequently caught up with him and got the couple involved in mystery after mystery. The series was based on the popular MGM series of movies of the 1930's starring William Powell and Myrna Loy. Peter Lawford and Phyllis Kirk starred as the televison versions of Nick and Nora which ran on NBC for two seasons from 1957-59.

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Dean RiesnerWriterMichael FessierWriterWilliam AsherDirectorDon WeisDirector

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Peter LawfordPeter LawfordNick CharlesPhyllis KirkPhyllis KirkNora CharlesBarbara NicholsBarbara NicholsJack AlbertsonJack AlbertsonLt. Harry EvansMary Beth HughesMary Beth HughesPeggy MaleyPeggy MaleyJohn BeradinoJohn BeradinoKen ClarkKen ClarkBob HopeBob HopeSelf (uncredited)Marion RossMarion RossHarry EllerbeHarry EllerbeEmile MeyerEmile Meyer

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What is The Thin Man about?

Nick Charles was a private detective who married the wealthy Nora and decided to settle down and leave the good life. Unfortunately for the couple, Nick's past frequently caught up with him and got the couple involved in mystery after mystery. The series was based on the popular MGM series of movies of the 1930's starring William Powell and Myrna Loy. Peter Lawford and Phyllis Kirk starred as the televison versions of Nick and Nora which ran on NBC for two seasons from 1957-59.

How long is The Thin Man?

The Thin Man has a runtime of 30 minutes.