Song of the Thin Man(1947)
Song of the Thin Man Synopsis
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.
Song of the Thin Man (1947) is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Edward Buzzell, released on August 28, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn and Dean Stockwell. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Buzzell
- Writers:
- Steve Fisher, Stanley Roberts, Dashiell Hammett
- Producers:
- Nat Perrin
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,670,000
- Revenue:
- $2,305,000
- Status:
- Released
Song of the Thin Man (1947) Trailer
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Song of the Thin Man Cast & Crew
Main 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
Bess Flowers
as Jessica Thayar
Don Taylor
as Buddy Hollis
Key crew
Directed by Edward Buzzell, written by Steve Fisher, Stanley Roberts and Dashiell Hammett, produced by Nat Perrin.
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Song of the Thin Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 109 ratings.
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Song of the Thin Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Song of the Thin Man online?
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Song of the Thin Man (1947) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Song of the Thin Man?
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The main cast of Song of the Thin Man (1947) includes William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Dean Stockwell and Phillip Reed. The film was directed by Edward Buzzell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Song of the Thin Man released?
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Song of the Thin Man was released on August 28, 1947 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Song of the Thin Man worth watching?
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Song of the Thin Man (1947) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Song of the Thin Man?
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Yes. The official Song of the Thin Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.