# The Thin Man (1934)

> A retired detective and his glamorous wife turn a murder investigation into an irresistibly witty New York social game.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2217

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime
- Director: W.S. Van Dyke
- Cast: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O'Sullivan, Nat Pendleton, Minna Gombell, Porter Hall, Henry Wadsworth, William Henry
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025878/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sophisticated, playful, classic movie night, date night

## Synopsis

A charming detective duo navigates a web of intrigue and humor in a classic whodunit.

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