Song of the Thin Man (1947)

Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews

While attending a glamorous jazz cruise on New York’s East River, Nick and Nora Charles witness the fatal shooting of a wealthy patron. When suspicion falls on a young bandleader and his musicians, the couple steps 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.

Released: 1947-08-28
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 1h 26m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 107 votes

Directed by Edward Buzzell.

Top cast

William Powell as Nick Charles
Myrna Loy as Nora Charles
Keenan Wynn as Clarence 'Clinker' Krause
Dean Stockwell as Nick Charles Jr.
Phillip Reed as Tommy Drake
Patricia Morison as Phyllis Talbin
Leon Ames as Mitchell Talbin
Gloria Grahame as Fran Page
Jayne Meadows as Janet Thayar
Ralph Morgan as David Thayar

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Where to watch Song of the Thin Man

United States: stream on YouTube TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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