The Thin Man (film)/Funny

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  • In the original film, Nora's expression as she watches Nick shoot balloons with the air rifle he got for Christmas.
  • This exchange in After:

Nick Charles: You see, when it comes to words like that, an illiterate person...
Polly Byrnes: Whaddaya mean "illiterate"!? My father and mother were married right here in the city hall!

  • At the climactic dinner party in the original film:

Nora: "Waiter, will you please serve the nuts? (Beat) I mean, will you please serve the guests the nuts?"

  • This entire video is devoted to them.
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