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oldfilmsflicker: Myrna Loy, The Thin Man (1934)As one-half of married detective couple Nick and Nora Charles, Loy set a standard for lightning-fast witty repertoire that has rarely been matched — though outspoken fans Quentin Tarantino and Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino certainly gave it a try. Loy helped define booze-soaked elegance throughout the Thin Man film series, but she also managed the much trickier balance of making her character’s love for her partner seem as exciting as the white-knuckle cases they were trying to crack. Loy was never nominated for her work, but her famous fans and industry peers campaigned for her to get an honorary life-time achievement award in 1991. Ten Great Comedic Performances That Deserved Oscar Nominations - Movies - BlackBook  …………………………………………………………………………………… Love Myrna Loy …great actress and so gorgeous

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Myrna Loy, The Thin Man (1934)
As one-half of married detective couple Nick and Nora Charles, Loy set a standard for lightning-fast witty repertoire that has rarely been matched — though outspoken fans Quentin Tarantino and Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino certainly gave it a try. Loy helped define booze-soaked elegance throughout the Thin Man film series, but she also managed the much trickier balance of making her character’s love for her partner seem as exciting as the white-knuckle cases they were trying to crack. Loy was never nominated for her work, but her famous fans and industry peers campaigned for her to get an honorary life-time achievement award in 1991.

Ten Great Comedic Performances That Deserved Oscar Nominations - Movies - BlackBook

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Love Myrna Loy …great actress and so gorgeous

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    Myrna Loy Shout!Out!
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    So smart, funny, witty…if only there were more like her today.
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    Love her AND that series.
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    God I love Myrna!
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    What a wonderful movie!
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