Movie · 1934
Is The Thin Man based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Thin Man is based on the book The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett (1934).
The movie was released in 1934.
The book behind The Thin Man
The Thin Man
by Dashiell Hammett · first published 1934 · crime fiction
1934 detective novel by Dashiell Hammett.
Common questions
Is The Thin Man based on a book?
Yes. The Thin Man is based on the book The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett (1934).
Who wrote the book The Thin Man is based on?
The Thin Man was written by Dashiell Hammett and first published in 1934.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Thin Man before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Dashiell Hammett's books
- A Fistful of Dollars (film, 1964)
- The Maltese Falcon (film, 1941)
- Yojimbo (film, 1961)
- No Good Deed (film, 2002)
- The Glass Key (film, 1942)
- The Maltese Falcon (film, 1931)