<P> The Thin Man is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy - mystery film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and based on the novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett . The film stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles ; Nick is a hard - drinking , retired private detective , and Nora is a wealthy heiress . Their wire - haired fox terrier Asta is played by canine actor Skippy . </P>
<P> The Thin Man is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy - mystery film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and based on the novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett . The film stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles ; Nick is a hard - drinking , retired private detective , and Nora is a wealthy heiress . Their wire - haired fox terrier Asta is played by canine actor Skippy . </P>
when was the first thin man movie made
when was the first thin man movie made
1934
1934