Cast:

Myrna Loy as Nora Charles
William Powell as Nick Charles
Maureen O'Sullivan as Dorothy Wynant
Edward Ellis as Clyde Wynant
Cesar Romero as Chris Jorgenson
Skippy as Asta

Director:

W.S. Van Dyke

Plot:

Nick Charles is a former detective who would rather have a cocktail than solve a crime. When Dorothy Wynant discovers that her father is missing and that his mistress has been killed she goes to Nick for help. Despite the encouragement of his lovely wife, Nora, Nick is reluctant to get involved. After Clyde Wynant becomes the main suspect in two more crimes Nick finally agrees to investigate. He tries to solve the case with a little help from Nora and their loyal dog, Asta.

Notes:
- It is based on the book by Dashiell Hammett
- The costumes were designed by Dolly Tree
- Skippy bit Myrna Loy during filming
- The entire movie was filmed in twelve days
- William Powell and Myrna Loy reprised their roles as Nick and Nora in five sequels