Slim is a 1937 American romantic drama film directed by Ray Enright and starring Pat O'Brien, Henry Fonda and Margaret Lindsay.

[citation needed] The picture is a film adaptation of the 1934 novel Slim by William Wister Haines, which concerns linemen in the electric power industry.

[3] Slim, a farmer from southeastern Ohio, becomes fascinated by a crew of linemen erecting transmission towers across his uncle and aunt's property.

Slim wins the respect of Red and Pop when he spots cheating during a poker game and pitches in during the ensuing brawl.

When Slim heads back out into the snow to complete the job, Cally accepts his decision, telling him, "I'll be waiting for you".

TV Guide described the film thusly: "While no great shakes as high drama, SLIM is a well-crafted buddy picture, which offers a detailed look at an occupation little seen in movies.