The Thin Man | May 16&18

Starring William Powell, Myrna Loy and Maureen O’Sullivan

In partnership with the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club, The Strand is tickled to bring this vintage comedy/murder mystery from 1934 back to the Big Screen in 39 speaker surround-sound. A member of the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club will make a short presentation about the film and the club before the Sunday matinee only.

Former detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case, mostly for the fun of it.

William Powell spoke of how much he loved working with Myrna Loy because of her naturalness, her professionalism, and her lack of any kind of “diva” temperament. “When we did a scene together, we forgot about technique, camera angles, and microphones. We weren’t acting. We were just two people in perfect harmony,” he said. “Myrna, unlike some actresses who think only of themselves, has the happy faculty of being able to listen while the other fellow says his lines. She has the give and take of acting that brings out the best.”

Director W.S. Van Dyke, aware of William Powell and Myrna Loy’s easy banter between takes and their obvious enjoyment of each other’s company, worked both into the movie. Van Dyke often encouraged and incorporated improvisation and off-the-cuff details into the picture.