Nick is introduced already in the bar of the hotel with a crowd around as he mixes a cocktail. Nora is the one who makes an entrance when Asta drags her to Nick.
Why couldn't Criterion get this series as well as they've been knocking it out of the park lately with their screwball comedies releases. After they announced It Happened One Night, His Girl Friday, and The Philadelphia Story the Thin Man series and Bringing Up Baby were the next obvious titles.