Thin Ice is a 1937 American comedy/romance film directed by Sidney Lanfield and starring Tyrone Power and figure skater Sonja Henie. Plot The plot follows skate instructor Lili Heiser (Henie), who works at a local luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps. She falls in love with a man who goes skiing every morning (Power). She thinks he's an everyday tourist, not knowing that he's a prince trying to escape the pressures of royal life. The movie showcased Sonja Henie's skating talents. After winning gold in the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Winter Olympics, Henie became a professional film actress in 1936. The film also features Tyrone Power in the beginnings of his career. Reception The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Dance Direction for the 'Prince Igor Suite'. Filmink called it "Very light but fun." References External links 1937 films 1937 romantic comedy films American romantic comedy films 1930s English-language films Films directed by Sidney Lanfield 20th Century Fox films Figure skating films American skiing films American sports comedy films American black-and-white films Films set in Switzerland Films set in the Alps 1930s sports comedy films 1930s American films