The Complete Thin Man Collection (1934-1947)

Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Writers: Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
Stars: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O'Sullivan

After a four year absence, one time detective Nick Charles returns to New York with his new wife Nora and their dog, Asta. Nick re-connects with many of his old cronies, several of whom are eccentric characters, to say the least. He's also approached by Dorothy Wynant whose inventor father Clyde Wynant is suspected of murdering her father's mistress (his former secretary ).. Her father had left on a planned trip some months before and she has had no contact with him. Nick isn't all that keen on resuming his former profession but egged-on by wife Nora, who thinks this all very exciting, he agrees to help out. He solves the case, announcing the identity of the killer at a dinner party for all of the suspects.

Disc 1. Extras:
- Cast and Crew
- Theatrical Trailers












Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Writers: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
Stars: William Powell, Myrna Loy, James Stewart

Now back in San Francisco after their holiday in New York, Nick and Nora find themselves trying to solve another mystery. It's New Year's Eve and they are summoned to dinner at Nora's elderly, and very aristocratic, family. There they find that cousin Selma's husband Robert has been missing for three days. Nick reluctantly agrees to look for him but the case takes a twist when Robert is shot and Selma is accused of murder. Several other murders occur but eventually Nick gathers everyone into the same room to reveal the identity of the killer.

Disc 2. Extras:
- The Robert Benchley MGM Comedy Short "How To Be A Detective" (1936)
- MGM Happy Harmonies Cartoon "The Early Bird and The Worm" (1936)
- 1940 Lux Radio Theatre Broadcast of The "After The Thin Man" Radio Play
- Leo is On The Air Radio Promo
- Theatrical trailer













Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Writers: Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
Stars: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Virginia Grey

In this adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's "The Farewell Murder", Nick and Nora (and their dog Asta) visit the estate of Col. MacFay, who is being threatened by a mysterious man wanting revenge for a past injustice. When MacFay is murdered, that man is the obvious suspect- maybe too obvious…

Disc 3. Extras:
- MGM Vintage Musical Short "Love On Tap" (1939)
- MGM Classic Cartoon "The Bookworm" (1939)
- Theatrical trailer













Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Writers: Irving Brecher, Harry Kurnitz
Stars: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson

Disc 4. Extras:
- MGM Vintage Short Film "The Tell-Tale Heart" (1941)
- MGM Classic Cartoon "The Goose Goes South" (1941)
- Theatrical trailer













Director: Richard Thorpe
Writers: Robert Riskin, Dwight Taylor
Stars: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Lucile Watson

Nick and Nora head to Nick's hometown of Sycamore Springs to spend some time with his parents. His father, a prominent local physician, was always a bit disappointed with Nick's choice of profession in particular and his lifestyle in general. With Nick's arrival however the towns folk, including several of the local criminal element, are convinced that he must be there on a case despite his protestations that he's just there for rest and relaxation. When someone is shot dead on his doorstep however, Nick finds himself working on a case whether he wants to or not.

Disc 5. Extras:
- MGM Robert Benchley Comedy Short "Why Daddy?" (1944)
- MGM Classic Cartoon "Screwball Squirrel" (1945)
- Theatrical trailer













Director: Edward Buzzell
Writers: Steve Fisher, Nat Perrin
Stars: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn

Disc 6. Extras:
- Vintage MGM Short "John Nesbitt's Passing Parade: A Really Important Person" (1947)
- Classic MGM Tex Avery Cartoon "Slap Happy Lion" (1947)
- Theatrical trailer









Disc 7 contains Available exclusively with the box a seventh bonus disc entitled "Alias Nick and Nora", collecting two insightful documentaries about the films' delightful stars.
- William Powell: A True Gentleman - This documentary with narration by Michael York (Hello,Austin!), as well as interviews with film critics, historians and fans, discusses William Powell's early life, his meager beginnings as a silent era villain to his becoming a highly in-demand romantic lead once "talkies" hit the scene.
- Myrna Loy: So Nice To Come Home To - This documentary hosted by Kathleen Turner, discusses Myrna Loy's journey from silent era exotic, to delightful sleuth/socialite, to becoming the toast of Hollywood.
- An episode from the 1950's "Thin Man" television series entitled "Darling, I Loathe You"
- Audio recording of a 1936 "Thin Man" radio play starring William Powell and Myrna Loy