The film’s murder mystery story takes a back seat to the romantic screwball comedy, featuring the splendid, snappy and flirty banter between the rich, carefree married couple. They were known for sleuthing, solving murders, wisecracking one-liners, affectionate witticisms, delightful teasing and one-upmanship, alcoholic fun with plenty of martinis (two years after the end of Prohibition), a wire-haired terrier named Asta (actually named Skippy), and a loving relationship – often punctuated with quick kisses and slight hiccups. In the end, retired sleuth Nick Charles resolved the crime and assembled all of the major characters (and suspects) at a New Years’ Eve dinner party to reveal the devious killer.