Watching the Detectives: William Powell and Myrna Loy are Nick and Nora Charles in Another Thin Man
This third entry in the series is an improvement over the second film and comes close to matching the original. This time out it’s not just the banter between Mr and Mrs Charles that provides the fun, the addition of Nicky Jr. adds something new and gives William Powell plenty of extra ammunition. The murder mystery itself is also far more intriguing than the previous film’s.
The Powell/Loy double act is still the main attraction though and the writers give the pair some great jibes. Their delivery is effortless and yet so perfectly timed that almost all the gags hit home. In fact Powell doesn’t even need dialogue to elicit a chuckle from this viewer, a raised eyebrow or a double take at just the right moment is all it takes.
Plus Asta the dog has a bit more to do this time out.
