Private detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora are back home at last and hoping for a quiet New Year when there is a murder. The obvious suspect is his wife, Nora's cousin, Selma.
Is it worth a watch? If you want to watch two people who clearly enjoy being in the same room as each other, yes. Watch this today if you’re in a mood for sharp, fast-talking dialogue that doesn't feel like it’s trying to win an award. If you’re looking for a serious, dark noir that keeps you guessing until the final f...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
W.S. Van Dyke
W.S. Van Dyke
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"Is it worth a watch? If you want to watch two people who clearly enjoy being in the same room as each other, yes. Watch this today if you’re in a mood for sharp, fast-talking dialogue that doesn't feel like it’s trying to win an award. If you’re looking for a serious, dark noir that keeps you guessing until the final frame, you might find this a bit too breezy and light. William Powell and Myrna Loy just have this way of looking at each other. It’s not forced. It’s not that dramatic, lingering ..."
Maude Turner Gordon
Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Dashiell Hammett
United States
Crime, Comedy, Mystery
