Song of the Thin Man

Song of the Thin Man (1947)

  • 80% of critics liked it
    (10 reviews)

  • 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

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Unrated,
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Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1947 Wide
MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser

    the film flows less smoothly than its predecessors

  • Chris Barsanti, Filmcritic.com

    It wouldn't be Hollywood if they didn't wring too much out of a good idea

  • 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.

  • 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)

  • 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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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    I like the Thin Man series, but this one is more average than usual, and by now you know how Powell will solve the mystery anyway.

  • Devon B


    A little bit better than the previous "The Thin Man Goes Home", "The Song of the Thin Man" centers around a group of jive-talking, hepcat jazz musicians (and thankfully, this time there's less of the dog). The focus is more on the storyline than the last… More

  • Michael G


    The Batman and Robin of the Thin Man series. Powell and Loy kind of look like they don't want to be there, Nicky jr's (played by Dean Stockwell) scenes ensure the shark gets jumped and the whole jazz band gimmick spell doom for Nick and Nora. The spanking scene was really… More

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