
Song of the Thin Man
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8/28/1947Runtime
86 minsOverview
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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ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$1,670,000Revenue
$2,305,000Homepage
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A sophisticated couple breeze through a jazz-club murder investigation with sharp wit and effortless chemistry, treating sleuthing as an excuse for witty banter and cocktails. It's the kind of mystery that matters less for answers than for the elegant company you keep while watching.
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William Powell
Nick Charles

Myrna Loy
Nora Charles

Keenan Wynn
Clarence "Clinker" Krause

Dean Stockwell
Nick Charles Jr.

Phillip Reed
Tommy Drake

Patricia Morison
Phyllis Talbin

Leon Ames
Mitchell Talbin

Gloria Grahame
Fran Page

Jayne Meadows
Janet Thayar

Ralph Morgan
David Thayar

Bess Flowers
Jessica Thayar

Don Taylor
Buddy Hollis
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