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The 'Thin Man' Series Trivia Quiz

If you're a fan of the movies series, you should get all of these!

A multiple-choice quiz by geebee22. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
geebee22

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,596

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
405

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (6/10), Guest 108 (5/10), Guest 67 (5/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many 'Thin Man' movies were there? Hint

Six

Seven

Five

Four

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Question 2 of 10

2. The relationship between Nick and Nora Charles was modeled after Dashiell Hammett's relationship with whom?

Answer: (Another writer)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Myrna Loy almost didn't get the part of Nora Charles. Why? Hint

She was pregnant

She was an unknown

William Powell didn't want her

Louis B. Mayer didn't think she and William Powell had chemistry

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jimmy Stewart had a small part in the second entry of the series 'After the Thin Man' which took place in what city? Hint

New York

San Francisco

Philadelphia

Los Angeles

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played Nicky, Jr. in the last of the series? Hint

Tommy Rettig

Dickie Jones

Johnny Sheffield

Dean Stockwell

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one was a 'Thin Man' movie title? Hint

'The Thin Man Returns'

'Shadow of the Thin Man'

'The Thin Man Came Home'

'The Thin Man Strikes Again'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Donna Reed had a supporting role in the fourth movie. Where did the murder take place? Hint

A Wedding

A Hospital

A Nightclub

A Racetrack

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Question 8 of 10

8. The final movie was set against the backdrop of New York Jazz Clubs. Who was it that was murdered? Hint

The blackjack dealer

The club owner

Nick's friend the bookie

The Bandleader

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Question 9 of 10

9. William Powell and Myrna Loy starred in eight other movies together. In one they also played man and wife. He was a famous stage producer. Name the movie.

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'The Thin Man' was nominated for an Oscar, but lost out to what other comedy starring Clark Gable?

Answer: (Runaway Bride)

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 11 2025 : Guest 99: 6/10
Apr 11 2025 : Guest 108: 5/10
Apr 10 2025 : Guest 67: 5/10
Apr 08 2025 : Guest 208: 7/10
Mar 08 2025 : Guest 134: 3/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many 'Thin Man' movies were there?

Answer: Six

2. The relationship between Nick and Nora Charles was modeled after Dashiell Hammett's relationship with whom?

Answer: Lillian Hellman

3. Myrna Loy almost didn't get the part of Nora Charles. Why?

Answer: Louis B. Mayer didn't think she and William Powell had chemistry

The part almost went to Laura LaPlante.

4. Jimmy Stewart had a small part in the second entry of the series 'After the Thin Man' which took place in what city?

Answer: San Francisco

He turned out to be the murderer!

5. Who played Nicky, Jr. in the last of the series?

Answer: Dean Stockwell

Of 'Quantum Leap' fame, He played Al.

6. Which one was a 'Thin Man' movie title?

Answer: 'Shadow of the Thin Man'

7. Donna Reed had a supporting role in the fourth movie. Where did the murder take place?

Answer: A Racetrack

It was in 'Shadow of The Thin Man' in 1941. She played a very shady lady (which probably prepared her for her role in 'From Here to Eternity').

8. The final movie was set against the backdrop of New York Jazz Clubs. Who was it that was murdered?

Answer: The Bandleader

9. William Powell and Myrna Loy starred in eight other movies together. In one they also played man and wife. He was a famous stage producer. Name the movie.

Answer: The Great Ziegfeld

10. 'The Thin Man' was nominated for an Oscar, but lost out to what other comedy starring Clark Gable?

Answer: It Happened One Night

The first movie, 'The Thin Man' was completed in only two weeks! The Hollywood of today should take note!

Source: Author geebee22

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