The 50+ Best Myrna Loy Movies
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1William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O'SullivanThe recently divorced Gilbert discovers that his new girlfriend has stolen $50,000 and is carrying on with other men. Not long afterward, he disappears. Anxious to locate her father, Gilbert's daughter goes to private detective Nick Charles for help.
2William Powell, Myrna Loy, James StewartRecently returned home from vacation, private detective Nick Charles (William Powell) and his socialite wife, Nora (Myrna Loy), are back on the case when Nora's cousin, Selma (Elissa Landi), reports her husband Robert (Alan Marshal) missing. As the duo search for the disreputable Robert, Selma's friend David Graham (James Stewart), who secretly pines for her, aids the investigation. When the three begin to unravel Robert's secret life, the missing persons case turns into one of murder.
3Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana AndrewsFred, Al and Homer are three World War II veterans facing difficulties as they re-enter civilian life. Fred (Dana Andrews) is a war hero who, unable to compete with more highly skilled workers, has to return to his low-wage soda jerk job. Bank executive Al (Fredric March) gets into trouble for offering favorable loans to veterans. After losing both hands in the war, Homer (Harold Russell) returns to his loving fiancée, but must struggle to adjust.- #135 of 262 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
- #57 of 96 onThe Very Best Oscar-Winning Movies For Best Picture
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4William Powell, Myrna Loy, Virginia GreyIn this third film in the "Thin Man" series based on characters created by mystery writer Dashiell Hammett, retired detective Nick Charles (William Powell) and his wife, Nora (Myrna Loy), accept an invitation to visit family friend Col. Burr MacFay (C. Aubrey Smith) at his Long Island, N.Y., estate. Soon after arriving with their new son, Nick Jr., and family dog Asta in tow, MacFay is murdered, and the Charles family must unravel a mystery that may implicate the most unlikely of suspects.
5Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Shirley TempleArtist playboy Dickie Nugent (Cary Grant) appears before beautiful judge Margaret Turner (Myrna Loy) for fighting at a nightclub, and charms her into dismissing the charge. That same day, Dickie happens to lecture at a high school, where Margaret's teenage sister, Susan (Shirley Temple), falls head-over-heels for him. Things get complicated when Susan sneaks away and is found in Dickie's apartment, and downright zany when he is court ordered to date the teen as a way of easing her attraction.
6Jean Harlow, Spencer Tracy, Myrna LoyWhen a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury (Myrna Loy) of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty (Spencer Tracy), must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton (Jean Harlow), and his dashing friend Bill Chandler (William Powell) are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.More Libeled Lady
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- 7William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry NelsonIn San Francisco, retired Detective Nick Charles (William Powell) and his attractive wife, Nora (Myrna Loy), learn from police Lt. Abrams of the murder of a race jockey, but Nick refuses to get involved. Approached later by athletics commission head Maj. Jason Scully and reporter Paul Clarke (Barry Nelson), Nick still declines to investigate. When another reporter is murdered and Paul is arrested, Nick gives way to Nora's plea and, with their fox terrier Asta, sets out to solve the murders.
8Clark Gable, William Powell, Myrna LoyJim Wade and Blackie Gallagher are two boys orphaned by the sinking of a ship. Upon the death of their guardian, also a survivor of the sinking, the boys go their separate ways. Jim (William Powell) grows up to have a prominent political career, while Blackie (Clark Gable) becomes a casino owner and killer. Despite Blackie's lifestyle, the two men remain bonded through thick and thin. But when Jim runs for governor, his association with Blackie threatens his chances.
9Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn DouglasWhen advertising executive Jim Blandings (Cary Grant) discovers his wife's (Myrna Loy) plan to redecorate their New York apartment, he counters with a proposal that they move to Connecticut. She agrees, and the two are soon conned into buying a house that turns out to be a complete nightmare. Construction and repair bills accumulate quickly, and Jim worries that their future hangs in the balance unless he can come up with a catchy new jingle that will sell ham.- #215 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #11 of 33 onThe Best Romantic Comedies of the 1940s
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10Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer TracyTest pilot Jim Lane (Clark Gable) has endangered himself more than once because of his drinking. Despite efforts by his best friend, Gunner (Spencer Tracy), Jim has not quit the bottle. After making an emergency landing on a Kansas farm, Jim falls for, then marries, local girl Ann (Myrna Loy), but married life cannot keep Jim from indulging in his reckless ways. Then, on a dangerous mission with Gunner, Jim finally confronts something that just may scare him into never flying again.
11William Powell, Myrna Loy, Frank McHughLarry Wilson (William Powell) is a wealthy businessman. He's also so incredibly boring that his wife, Kay (Myrna Loy), wants a divorce. But when Larry gets knocked on the head, he discovers that he isn't Larry Wilson at all. He's actually George Carey, a con artist, and his life as Larry has really been a case of amnesia. Now back to his old ways, George plans a con to rob an entire town of their money. But George's fiery ways make Kay reconsider the divorce.
12William Powell, Luise Rainer, Myrna LoyThis lively biopic depicts the rise of Florenz Ziegfeld (William Powell), a theater producer who became renowned during the 1920s for his lavish stage productions. Starting out by promoting individual performers, Ziegfeld established revues featuring dozens of women, shows that developed into his famous Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway. His appreciation of women is also apparent off-stage, leading to a love triangle involving actresses Anna Held (Luise Rainer) and Billie Burke (Myrna Loy).
13Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Helen HayesNight Flight is a 1933 aviation drama film produced by David O. Selznick and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and directed by Clarence Brown. The film stars Lionel Barrymore, John Barrymore, Clark Gable and Helen Hayes. It is based on the 1931 novel of the same name which won the Prix Femina the same year, by French writer and pioneering aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Based on Saint-Exupéry's personal experiences while flying on South American mail routes, Night Flight recreates a 24-hour period of the operations of the fictional airline, Trans-Andean European Air Mail. In 1942, Night Flight was withdrawn from circulation as a result of a dispute between MGM and Saint Exupéry. Its public re-release had to wait until 2011, when legal obstacles were overcome.
14William Powell, Myrna Loy, Lucile WatsonFamous retired detective Nick Charles (William Powell) takes his wife, Nora (Myrna Loy), and their dog, Asta, to visit Nick's parents in their small, quiet town. Determined that Nick's father respect Nick's profession, Nora urges him to find a crime to investigate, unaware that Nick's presence has already frightened spy Edgar Draque (Leon Ames) into action. After Nora buys a painting for Nick's birthday and the artist is murdered, Nick discovers that the murder is connected to espionage.
15Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Walter PidgeonChris Hunter (Clark Gable) is a newsreel journalist who never lets the facts get in the way of a good story. When he meets daredevil pilot Alma Harding (Myrna Loy), he puts his charms on her, but she's more interested in going to the Amazon to search for her lost brother than entertaining his advances. In pursuit of her, as well as a hot story, Chris tags along. On the way, he competes with Bill Dennis (Walter Pidgeon), a rival reporter who is also eyeing Alma and the big scoop.
16Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George BrentIn 1938, Lady Edwina Esketh (Myrna Loy) is a British aristocrat living in India with her crude husband, Lord Esketh (Nigel Bruce). At a lavish party, Edwina is reunited with the womanizing Tom Ransome (George Brent), an old flame who tries to rekindle their relationship. Edwina, however, has her sights set on Major Rama Safti (Tyrone Power), a handsome Indian doctor committed to helping the poor. But after Rama falls for Edwina, a widespread plague threatens their relationship.
17Clifton Webb, Myrna Loy, Jeanne CrainBased on the true story of the large Gilbreth family, this film follows Frank Gilbreth (Clifton Webb) and his wife, Lillian (Myrna Loy), as they raise their 12 children. Both renowned efficiency experts, Frank and Lillian face significant challenges in parenting such a big brood, often leading to humorous situations. Fortunately, the couple frequently receive assistance from their eldest daughter, Ann (Jeanne Crain), who often acts as a third parent to the many Gilbreth children.
18William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan WynnTommy Drake (Philip Reed), a musician aboard a gambling ship, is shot and killed while trying to break into a safe. Later, amateur sleuths Nick (William Powell) and Norah (Myrna Loy) receive a visit from Phil Brant, Drake's former boss and the the main suspect in his murder. After they give Brant up to the authorities, they start digging around for clues. The pair question Brant's wife and one of Drake's musician colleagues until they start to piece together the intricate puzzle.
19William Powell, Myrna Loy, Gail PatrickA happily married architect, Steve (William Powell), and his wife, Susan (Myrna Loy), plan a romantic celebration for their fourth anniversary, but their evening is interrupted when Susan's meddling mother, Mrs. Cooper (Florence Bates), stops by for a visit. Later, when Mrs. Cooper eavesdrops on Steve talking with an old flame, Isobel (Gail Patrick), she tells Susan, who files for divorce. Steve, still in love with Susan, decides he must feign insanity to stop the divorce proceedings.
20William Powell, Myrna Loy, Florence RiceThe industrious Margit Agnew (Myrna Loy) fixes her sister Irene (Florence Rice) up with the sensible but meek Waldo Beaver (John Beal), and the couple soon decides to wed, despite Irene's reservations about her boring fiancé. Things take a sharp turn when Irene makes the acquaintance of eccentric artist Charles Lodge (William Powell), who encourages the young woman to drop Waldo and pursue her dreams. Before long, an irate Margit confronts Charles, but their encounter takes an unexpected turn.
21Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond WalburnUninterested in an office romance, successful fashion journalist Margot Sherwood Merrick (Myrna Loy) goes to great lengths to conceal the fact that she's single. To ward off potential beaus, including painter Jeff Thompson (Melvyn Douglas), she wears a fake wedding ring and tells everyone she already has a husband. When Jeff realizes that Margot doesn't have a spouse, he decides to make her pay for her deception by posing as her husband, leading to a comical rivalry and a surprising romance.
22Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Myrna LoyThough magazine publisher Van Stanhope (Clark Gable) and his wife, Linda (Myrna Loy), are contentedly married, Van's meddling mother (May Robson) doesn't trust his attractive young secretary, Helen "Whitey" Wilson (Jean Harlow). When Whitey helps Van undertake a top-secret plan to purchase a potentially profitable magazine from under the nose of a rival publisher, causing the pair to work long hours alone together, Linda's sudden jealousy almost scuttles both the deal and their marriage.
23Myrna Loy, Max Baer, Primo CarneraSteve (real-life boxer Max Baer) is a brash bartender whose knock-out power is discovered by the Professor (Walter Huston), an alcoholic ex-fight trainer. Working together, they find success in the ring, and Steve begins a whirlwind romance with the sultry Belle (Myrna Loy), a gangster's moll who hastily leaves her man to marry him. Steve's infidelity brings discord to their marriage, but he'll have to overcome these distractions if he's going to succeed in his heavyweight title fight.
24Will Rogers, Maureen O'Sullivan, Myrna LoyMaking a delivery to a mysterious mansion in a rainstorm, radio salesman Hank Martin (Will Rogers) is knocked out when a suit of armor topples on him. Upon awakening, Hank finds himself in the time of King Arthur (William Farnum). At Camelot Castle, Hank uses a cigarette lighter and his skill with a lasso to save himself from being executed as a demon. Hank so impresses Arthur that the king orders him to joust with one of his knights to save the life of Princess Alisande (Maureen O'Sullivan).
25Ann Harding, Robert Montgomery, Myrna LoyReporter Jimmie Lee (Robert Montgomery) suspects his long-time girlfriend, successful novelist Mary Howard (Myrna Loy), of having a romance with her married publisher, Rogers Woodruf (Frank Morgan). While Mary works on her latest novel -- about a married woman allowing her husband to desert her for his mistress -- Jimmie meets Woodruf's wife, Clare (Ann Harding). Realizing she is unaware of her husband's affair, he convinces Clare to meet Mary while pretending to be his new girlfriend.
26Myrna Loy, George Brent, Lionel AtwillFrom within the confines of a mental institution, Annemarie (Myrna Loy) succumbs to memories of her rocky espionage career. As a German agent during World War I, Annemarie travels to Constantinople to gather information on a Turkish military official. Things go smoothly until she encounters an American medical student named Douglas (George Brent) while on her way to the Middle East. As the spy and the student fall in love, deadly consequences result.
27Warner Baxter, Myrna Loy, Charles ButterworthAfter lawyer Jackson Durant (Warner Baxter) successfully defends racketeer Tony Gazotti (Nat Pendleton), Durant's fiancée, Sue (Martha Sleeper), leaves him. However, she soon needs his help when her new beau, Tom (Phillips Holmes), is accused of killing his old girlfriend (Mae Clarke). Durant takes the case, and, with the help of Gazotti and Gertie (Myrna Loy), the victim's roommate, he determines that crime boss Jim Crelliman (C. Henry Gordon) played a role in the murder.
28Myrna Loy, Robert Taylor, Joseph AllenThe beautiful Cora Jordan (Myrna Loy) will one day inherit her father Calvin's (Henry O'Neill) steel fortune. One day, Cora sets out into the world, intent on finding a man and a job of her own. However, Cora is unable to find work and quickly realizes the real world isn't as welcoming as she had imagined. But she is cheered up by Bill Overton (Robert Taylor), a charming homeless man. The two share a wild, drunken night that ends in a way neither of them could have imagined.
29Ann Harding, Leslie Howard, Myrna LoySuccessful and passionate publisher Tom Collier (Leslie Howard) marries socialite Cee Henry (Myrna Loy) despite loving his open-minded mistress, Daisy Sage (Ann Harding). As Tom becomes an established member of the upper class, his deceitful wife convinces him to publish books solely for profit and sacrifice his intellectual pursuits. When Daisy sees what Tom has become, she criticizes his transformation, forcing him to choose between staying with Cee and following his heart.
30Cary Grant, Myrna LoyWings in the Dark is a 1935 motion picture starring Myrna Loy and Cary Grant and focusing on a daring woman aviator and an inspired aviation inventor thrust into an unbearably desperate situation. Wings in the Dark was the first film that Loy and Grant made together, although Loy's biographer Emily Leider says that the film "wastes their talents and prompts an unintentional laugh fest." The movie remains notable as a rare movie depiction of a blind protagonist during the 1930s, and is also known for its accomplished aerial photography. Nell Shipman, one of the writers of the original story "Eyes of the Eagle," which pivoted upon a fictionalized version of Amelia Earhart, whom Shipman knew personally, was extremely disappointed by Myrna Loy's performance and the virtual exclusion of a seeing eye dog as one of the main characters. Graham Greene, in a review, called the film "as sentimental as it is improbable," but "as exciting as it is naive." Wings in the Dark was one of a number of poorly done aviation movies made during the early part of the Depression. The film was directed by James Flood and produced by Arthur Hornblow, Jr.
