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The Thin Man
S2.E8
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Design for Murder

  • Episode aired Dec 12, 1958
  • 30m
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Phyllis Kirk, Peter Lawford, and Asta in The Thin Man (1957)
Mystery

While in France to promote his new book, Nick and Nora attend a Napoleonic-themed costume ball. Nick is told by the host he will commit a murder and challenges Nick to prove he committed the... Read allWhile in France to promote his new book, Nick and Nora attend a Napoleonic-themed costume ball. Nick is told by the host he will commit a murder and challenges Nick to prove he committed the crime.While in France to promote his new book, Nick and Nora attend a Napoleonic-themed costume ball. Nick is told by the host he will commit a murder and challenges Nick to prove he committed the crime.

  • Director
    • John Newland
  • Writers
    • Robert Riley Crutcher
    • Dashiell Hammett
  • Stars
    • Peter Lawford
    • Phyllis Kirk
    • Asta
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    13
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    • Director
      • John Newland
    • Writers
      • Robert Riley Crutcher
      • Dashiell Hammett
    • Stars
      • Peter Lawford
      • Phyllis Kirk
      • Asta
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford
    • Nick Charles
    Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk
    • Nora Charles
    Asta
    • Asta
    Helmut Dantine
    Helmut Dantine
    • Baron Orlonski
    Paul Dubov
    Paul Dubov
    • Francois Raucat
    • (as Paul DuBov)
    Louis Mercier
    Louis Mercier
    • Proprietor
    Eugene Borden
    • Taxi Driver
    Betty Wand
    Betty Wand
    • Singer
    Anthony Redondo
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    • (uncredited)
    Cosmo Sardo
    Cosmo Sardo
    • Inn Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Newland
    • Writers
      • Robert Riley Crutcher
      • Dashiell Hammett
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    • Release date
      • December 12, 1958 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Clarington Productions
      • MGM Television
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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