W.S. Van Dyke: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II
Born	March 21, 1889 • San Diego • California
Died	February 5, 1943 (aged 53) • Los Angeles • California
Notable Works	“Night Court” • “Tarzan the Ape Man” • “The Thin Man” • “Trader Horn”

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Director W.S. Van Dyke leans over Myrna Loy and William Powell, who are seated at a formal dining table set, with crew and film equipment visible during filming of The Thin Man. Cinematographer James Wong Howe stands at the left.

William Powell as Nick Charles and Myrna Loy as Nora Charles sit close together, holding hands and talking, in a scene from the 1934 film The Thin Man.

Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald gaze at each other in a close, romantic pose, dressed in formal attire for a promotional photo from the 1936 film San Francisco.

Promotional photo for After the Thin Man featuring Myrna Loy and William Powell in formal attire, seated with the terrier dog Asta between them.

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