The "Thin Man" series, according to AI

The Thin Man series is one of my favorites, so I thought I'd ask ChapGPT for a summary. It did a good job! I've added a few details but overall, AI really helped with this blog post.

"The Thin Man" is a classic detective comedy film series from the 1930s and 40s that features the husband-and-wife detective team of Nick and Nora Charles (played in each movie by William Powell and Myrna Loy). Here's a summary of each movie in the series:

1. "The Thin Man" (1934): This film introduces Nick and Nora Charles, a witty and sophisticated couple who solve a murder mystery while drinking martinis and cracking jokes. Nick is a retired detective, and Nora is a wealthy socialite, and together they make a formidable team. The plot revolves around the disappearance of an eccentric inventor and the various suspects who may have wanted him dead. This one was based on the novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke, with a screenplay by husband and wife team Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich.
2. "After the Thin Man" (1936): In this sequel, Nick and Nora return to San Francisco after a trip to New York and find themselves embroiled in another murder case. The victim is a socialite with a troubled past, and the suspects include her former lovers and a gangster who may have been involved in her husband's murder. Once again, Nick and Nora use their charm and wit to uncover the truth. This was based on a story Dashiell Hammett. Again, it was directed by W. S. Van Dyke, with a screenplay by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich.
3. "Another Thin Man" (1939): This film finds Nick and Nora in New York with their new son, Nick Jr. They become involved in a murder case when Nora's cousin is accused of killing her husband. The investigation leads them to a wealthy family with dark secrets and a dangerous gangster who may be connected to the crime. This also was based on a story Dashiell Hammett. Again, it was directed by W. S. Van Dyke, with a screenplay by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich, with Anita Looos also contributing to the screenplay (uncredited).
4. "Shadow of the Thin Man" (1941): Nick and Nora are back in San Francisco, where they attend a baseball game and witness a murder in the stands. The victim is a jockey with a checkered past, and the suspects include his ex-wife, his former boss, and a group of gamblers. Nick and Nora use their wits and charm to unravel the mystery, with some help from their son Nick Jr. Again, this also was directed by W. S. Van Dyke. However, in this case the (original, except for the characters) screenplay was written by Harry Kurnitz and Irving Brecher.
5. "The Thin Man Goes Home" (1945): In this installment, Nick and Nora travel to Nick's hometown in upstate New York for a family reunion. While there, Nick becomes embroiled in a murder case involving a wealthy art collector and his scheming family. Nora provides her usual support and wit as Nick tries to solve the case and clear his family's name. As W. S. Van Dyke passed away in 1943, a new director was used for this film. This one was directed by Richard Thorpe. The screenplay was written by Robert Riskin and Dwight Taylor, based on a story by Riskin and Harry Kurnitz.
6. "Song of the Thin Man" (1947): In the final film of the series, Nick and Nora attend a jazz club and become involved in a murder case when one of the musicians is killed. The suspects include the victim's wife, his bandmates, and a wealthy socialite with a shady past. Nick and Nora work together to solve the case, with some help from their old friend Lieutenant Abrams. This one was directed by Edward Buzzell. The screenplay was written by Steve Fisher and Nat Perrin (with contributions by James O'Hanlon and Harry Crane), based on a story by Stanley Roberts.