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Song of the Thin Man

Play trailer Poster for Song of the Thin Man 1947,  1h 26m,  Comedy/ Crime/ Drama/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 91% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 71% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
91% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Tommy Drake (Philip Reed), a musician aboard a gambling ship, is shot and killed while trying to break into a safe. Later, amateur sleuths Nick (William Powell) and Norah (Myrna Loy) receive a visit from Phil Brant, Drake's former boss and the main suspect in his murder. After they give Brant up to the authorities, they start digging around for clues. The pair question Brant's wife and one of Drake's musician colleagues until they start to piece together the intricate puzzle.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 27, 2025
2.5/4
This shaky swan song only rates as highly as it does because of the two stars, who are as delightful as ever. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Aug 15, 2022
3.5/4
Last but not least of the mystery-comedy series, Song of the Thin Man from 1947 belongs among best of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's six-film franchise Go to Full Review
Chris Barsanti Filmcritic.com Aug 14, 2005
2/5
It wouldn't be Hollywood if they didn't wring too much out of a good idea Go to Full Review
John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis Jul 26, 2005
7/10
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. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Jun 27, 2005
B
The great chemistry between Powell and Loy is still there and their charm carries things a long way. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 18, 2005
3/5
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Harry S Jan 12, 2018 Probably the weakest for this fun series but watch out for young Dean Stockwell and Asta for good comic relief.
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Cast & Crew

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Edward Buzzell

Director

William Powell

Nick Charles

Myrna Loy

Nora Charles

Keenan Wynn

Clarence "Clinker" Krause

Dean Stockwell

Nick Charles Jr.

Philip Reed

Tommy Edlon Drake

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Movie Info

Synopsis Tommy Drake (Philip Reed), a musician aboard a gambling ship, is shot and killed while trying to break into a safe. Later, amateur sleuths Nick (William Powell) and Norah (Myrna Loy) receive a visit from Phil Brant, Drake's former boss and the main suspect in his murder. After they give Brant up to the authorities, they start digging around for clues. The pair question Brant's wife and one of Drake's musician colleagues until they start to piece together the intricate puzzle.
Director
Edward Buzzell
Producer
Nat Perrin
Screenwriter
Nat Perrin, Dashiell Hammett
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 1947, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 26m
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