The Complete Thin Man Collection (The Thin Man / After the Thin Man / Another Thin Man / Shadow of the Thin Man / The Thin Man Goes Home / Song of the Thin Man / Alias Nick and Nora)
starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Clancy Cooper, Chick York, John Nesbitt
directed by: Basil Wrangell, Tex Avery, Jules Dassin
directed by: Basil Wrangell, Tex Avery, Jules Dassin
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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 08/07/2007Run time: 592 minutes
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Almost as welcome as a shaker full of martinis, The Complete Thin Man Collection represents an eagerly awaited DVD milestone for fans of the fizzy MGM movie series. The best film in the series came first:The Thin Man (1934), W.S. Van Dyke's marvelous adaptation of a Dashiell Hammet novel. The movie gods were in a generous mood when they paired William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, the upper-class sophisticates whose sleuthing escapades somehow joined the classic form of the whodunit with the giddyup of screwball comedy. Among the series' many attributes, one of its most radical notions was the idea that a married couple might find each other delightful and view life as a goofy adventure together.
It is common wisdom that the Thin Man sequels adhere to the law of diminishing returns, and while none of the follow-ups reach the diamond level of the first film, all afford pleasures. There's the cocktail-swilling chemistry of Powell and Loy, for one thing, as well as the considerable satisfaction of average movies made during the studio system:the craftsmanship of studio hands, and a gallery of terrific character actors filling in supporting roles. First sequel After the Thin Man (1936) is very good, with the couple in San Francisco and a supporting part for rising player James Stewart. The scenery moves again, to Long Island, for the rather impudently-titled Another Thin Man (1939), which adds baby Nick, Jr., to the mix (a "bad idea," thought Pauline Kael, perhaps a sign of the domestication of the series).
Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) sets the action around a racetrack, and is the last of the series to be directed by the fast-working Van Dyke. The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) finds Nick escorting family to his parents' house for a visit. Song of the Thin Man (1947) engagingly adds a jazz milieu to the Charles's detective work; at this point, Nick, Jr. was played by child star Dean Stockwell. The series stuck with certain staples:the unveiling of the guilty party, a wirehaired terrier named Asta (who became a star in its own right), and booze. When Nick opines, in the first film, that a dry martini should always be shaken to "waltz time," you know why audiences fell in love with these guilt-free comedies. --Robert Horton
Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 08/07/2007Run time: 592 minutes
Amazon.com:
Almost as welcome as a shaker full of martinis, The Complete Thin Man Collection represents an eagerly awaited DVD milestone for fans of the fizzy MGM movie series. The best film in the series came first:The Thin Man (1934), W.S. Van Dyke's marvelous adaptation of a Dashiell Hammet novel. The movie gods were in a generous mood when they paired William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, the upper-class sophisticates whose sleuthing escapades somehow joined the classic form of the whodunit with the giddyup of screwball comedy. Among the series' many attributes, one of its most radical notions was the idea that a married couple might find each other delightful and view life as a goofy adventure together.
It is common wisdom that the Thin Man sequels adhere to the law of diminishing returns, and while none of the follow-ups reach the diamond level of the first film, all afford pleasures. There's the cocktail-swilling chemistry of Powell and Loy, for one thing, as well as the considerable satisfaction of average movies made during the studio system:the craftsmanship of studio hands, and a gallery of terrific character actors filling in supporting roles. First sequel After the Thin Man (1936) is very good, with the couple in San Francisco and a supporting part for rising player James Stewart. The scenery moves again, to Long Island, for the rather impudently-titled Another Thin Man (1939), which adds baby Nick, Jr., to the mix (a "bad idea," thought Pauline Kael, perhaps a sign of the domestication of the series).
Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) sets the action around a racetrack, and is the last of the series to be directed by the fast-working Van Dyke. The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) finds Nick escorting family to his parents' house for a visit. Song of the Thin Man (1947) engagingly adds a jazz milieu to the Charles's detective work; at this point, Nick, Jr. was played by child star Dean Stockwell. The series stuck with certain staples:the unveiling of the guilty party, a wirehaired terrier named Asta (who became a star in its own right), and booze. When Nick opines, in the first film, that a dry martini should always be shaken to "waltz time," you know why audiences fell in love with these guilt-free comedies. --Robert Horton
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Rating: - the thin man collection ,the best
the thin man has always been one of my favorite movies, over the years when ever its on i watched it time after time never get tired of it, so i thought i better buy itso i can watch all the collection . william powell and myrna loy are matched so perfectly for this series i just adore them . ja
Rating: - Thin Man Series is not Tinny
Have always been a fan the Thin Man and this collection has it all. I viewed the films in chronological order purposely to notice the changes in quips between the two . They were more witty and sophisticated with each film. To tell you a secret, I really never cared for the explanation of why the killer did it but rather the scenes to catch the killer is what makes these films. Yes there is a formula to the series but I don't care at all. I now can watch them on a snowy Sunday afternoon with my Kaluah ... Read More
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Rating: - The Thin Man Movies
I love these classic movies and now I can watch them any time, instead of only when the television stations happen to play them.Yay!!!
Rating: - Worth the price of admission
I've had my eye on this collection for some time but put off purchasing it becuase I wasn't sure how these "classics" would look on our 56" HD DLP television.My worries turned out to be unfounded as the picture and sound quality of these dvds is great.The collection of special features is unique and the documentary Alias Nick and Nora is a nice addition to the set of movies.I'm glad I finally purchased the collection.
- the thin man collection ,the bestthe thin man has always been one of my favorite movies, over the years when ever its on i watched it time after time never get tired of it, so i thought i better buy itso i can watch all the collection . william powell and myrna loy are matched so perfectly for this series i just adore them . ja
- Thin Man Series is not TinnyHave always been a fan the Thin Man and this collection has it all. I viewed the films in chronological order purposely to notice the changes in quips between the two . They were more witty and sophisticated with each film. To tell you a secret, I really never cared for the explanation of why the killer did it but rather the scenes to catch the killer is what makes these films. Yes there is a formula to the series but I don't care at all. I now can watch them on a snowy Sunday afternoon with my Kaluah ... Read More
- Good SellerProduct came in a timely manner and in excellent condition. I would buy with confidence from this seller again.
- The Thin Man MoviesI love these classic movies and now I can watch them any time, instead of only when the television stations happen to play them.Yay!!!
- Worth the price of admissionI've had my eye on this collection for some time but put off purchasing it becuase I wasn't sure how these "classics" would look on our 56" HD DLP television.My worries turned out to be unfounded as the picture and sound quality of these dvds is great.The collection of special features is unique and the documentary Alias Nick and Nora is a nice addition to the set of movies.I'm glad I finally purchased the collection.
