Song of the Thin Man (1947)
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80% of critics liked it
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74% of users liked it
(2,422 ratings)
In the sixth and final Thin Man whodunit, Nick (William Powell) and Nora Charles (Myrna Loy) look into the mysterious killing of bandleader Tommy Drake (Phillip Reed). The police quickly hone in on the owner of a gambling ship, Phil Brant (Bruce Cowling), who was about to lose Drake's band to a… More In the sixth and final Thin Man whodunit, Nick (William Powell) and Nora Charles (Myrna Loy) look into the mysterious killing of bandleader Tommy Drake (Phillip Reed). The police quickly hone in on the owner of a gambling ship, Phil Brant (Bruce Cowling), who was about to lose Drake's band to a competitor. Also among the many and varied suspects are: Phil's new wife, socialite Janet Thayar (Jayne Meadows); the band's voluptuous vocalist, Fran Page (Gloria Grahame); and the troubled clarinetist, Buddy Hollis (Don Taylor). With the assistance of jive-talking "Clinker" Krause (Keenan Wynn) and the clever terrier Asta, Nick and Nora are soon able to gather all the suspects at the reopening of the floating gaming establishment. In between the skullduggery and the usual wisecracks, Gloria Grahame performs a sultry version of Herb Magidson and Ben Oakland's "You're Not So Easy to Forget." ~ Hans J. Wollstein, Rovi
- Directed By
- Edward Buzzell
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1947 Wide
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
the film flows less smoothly than its predecessors
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Chris Barsanti, Filmcritic.com
It wouldn't be Hollywood if they didn't wring too much out of a good idea
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
Although the ending of Song of the Thin Man leaves a lot to be desired, including the compulsory confession, everything leading up to it works pretty well.
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...a pleasing step above the previous film, taking us into the world of smoky jazz clubs, dark shadows, and dirty deals. (The Complete Thin Man Collection)
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The great chemistry between Powell and Loy is still there and their charm carries things a long way.
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Cast
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Leon Ames
as Mitchell Talbin
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Warner Anderson
as Dr. Monolaw
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William Bishop
as Al Amboy
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Bruce Cowling
as Phil Brant
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Bess Flowers
as Jessica Thayer
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Connie Gilchrist
as Bertha
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Gloria Grahame
as Fran Ledue Page
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Myrna Loy
as Nora Charles
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Jayne Meadows
as Janet Thayer
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Ralph Morgan
as David I. Thayar
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Patricia Morison
as Phyllis Talbin
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Henry Nemo
as The Neem
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William Powell
as Nick Charles
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Phillip Reed
as Tommy Drake
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Dean Stockwell
as Nick Charles Jr.
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Don Taylor
as Buddy Hollis
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Marie Windsor
as Helen Amboy
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Keenan Wynn
as Clarence "Clinker" Krause
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George Anderson
as Dunne
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Morris Ankrum
as Inspector
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Asta Jr.
as Asta
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Gregg Barton
as Nurse
- Lennie Bremen
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Al Bridge
as Nagle Policeman
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James Burke
as Callahan
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George Chan
as Young Chinese
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James Flavin
as Reartion the Cop
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Earl Hodgins
as Baggage Man
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Esther Howard
as Counterwoman
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Donald Kerr
as News Photographer
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Lyle Latell
as Mugs
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Matt McHugh
as Taxi Driver
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Jimmy O'Gatty
as Hood
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Jeffrey Sayre
as Croupier
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John Sheehan
as Manager
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George Sorel
as Headwaiter
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Robert E. Strickland
as Musician
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Charles Sullivan
as Sergeant
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Clinton Sundberg
as Desk Clerk
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Henry Sylvester
as Butler
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Tom Trout
as Louie the Shiv
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William Roberts
as Pete
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Howard Negley
as Kramer
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Tom Dugan
as Davis Cop
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Harry Burns
as Italian
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Bill Harbach
as Whitley
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Clarke Hardwicke
as Bert
- Eddie Simms
