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Song of the Thin Man

1947NR1h 26m6.7 / 10

Nick and Nora Charles are back in action—and this time, the music is murder! While attending a glamorous jazz cruise on New York’s East River, the sophisticated couple witnesses the fatal shooting of a wealthy patron. When suspicion falls on a young bandleader and his musicians, Nick and Nora step in to clear their friends and uncover the real killer. Their investigation leads through a lively world of jazz clubs, radio personalities, high society, and backstage rivalries, where almost everyone has a secret and the next clue may be hidden in the music. William Powell and Myrna Loy return as Hollywood’s favorite married sleuths, combining sparkling banter, romance, and comic sophistication with a spirited mystery. Directed by Edward Buzzell, Song of the Thin Man features lively musical performances, colorful characters, and the familiar comic appeal of Asta. This stylish 1947 finale delivers one last tuneful adventure for Nick and Nora Charles.

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Synopsis

Nick and Nora Charles are back in action—and this time, the music is murder! While attending a glamorous jazz cruise on New York’s East River, the sophisticated couple witnesses the fatal shooting of a wealthy patron. When suspicion falls on a young bandleader and his musicians, Nick and Nora step in to clear their friends and uncover the real killer. Their investigation leads through a lively world of jazz clubs, radio personalities, high society, and backstage rivalries, where almost everyone has a secret and the next clue may be hidden in the music. William Powell and Myrna Loy return as Hollywood’s favorite married sleuths, combining sparkling banter, romance, and comic sophistication with a spirited mystery. Directed by Edward Buzzell, Song of the Thin Man features lively musical performances, colorful characters, and the familiar comic appeal of Asta. This stylish 1947 finale delivers one last tuneful adventure for Nick and Nora Charles.

More about Song of the Thin Man

Cast

William PowellNick Charles
Myrna LoyNora Charles
Keenan WynnClarence 'Clinker' Krause
Dean StockwellNick Charles Jr.
Phillip ReedTommy Drake
Patricia MorisonPhyllis Talbin
Leon AmesMitchell Talbin
Gloria GrahameFran Page

Credits

Directed by
Edward Buzzell
Written by
Steve Fisher, Nat Perrin, Stanley Roberts

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Collection
The Thin Man Collection
Budget
$1.7M
Box office
$2.3M

Production

  • Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States

Themes

black and whitethin man