The Thin Man Goes Home (1944)
Nick and Nora Charles are going home—but trouble is waiting at the front door! Hoping for a peaceful visit with Nick’s parents in the small town of Sycamore Springs, the sophisticated couple soon finds themselves surrounded by old rivalries, family tensions, and a mysterious murder. Nick’s father, a respected retired doctor, would much rather see his son give up detective work, but a suspicious shooting quickly draws Nick back into action. As Nick and Nora investigate, they uncover jealousy, deception, hidden motives, and a dangerous secret involving the town’s prominent citizens. William Powell and Myrna Loy bring their trademark sparkle, wit, and effortless chemistry to the roles of Nick and Nora Charles, while Asta adds more canine comedy. Directed by Richard Thorpe, The Thin Man Goes Home is a charming 1945 mystery-comedy filled with family friction, small-town intrigue, romance, and the playful banter that has made Nick and Nora one of cinema’s most beloved couples.
Director:
Richard Thorpe
Writers:
Robert Riskin, Dwight Taylor.
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William Powell as Nick Charles |
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Myrna Loy as Nora Charles |
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Lucile Watson as Mrs. Marta Charles |
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Gloria DeHaven as Laura Belle Ronson |
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Anne Revere as Crazy Mary |
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Helen Vinson as Helena Draque |
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Harry Davenport as Dr. Bertram Charles |
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Leon Ames as Edgar Draque |
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Donald Meek as Willie Crump |
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Edward Brophy as Brogan |
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Lloyd Corrigan as Dr. Bruce Clayworth |
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Anita Sharp-Bolster as Hilda |
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Ralph Brooke as Peter Berton |
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Donald MacBride as Police Chief MacGregor |
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Morris Ankrum as Willoughby Peavy |
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Nora Cecil as Miss Peavy |
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Minor Watson as Sam Ronson |
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Irving Bacon as Tom |
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Virginia Sale as Tom's Wife |
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Asta Jr. as Asta |
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Joseph Crehan as Clancy - Policeman at Railroad Station (uncredited) |
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Tom Dugan as Studs Lonnegan (uncredited) |
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Wally Cassell as Bill Burns (uncredited) |
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Edward Gargan as Mickey Finnegan (uncredited) |
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Rex Evans as Fat Man in Train Passageway (uncredited) |
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Charles Halton as R.T. Tatum (uncredited) |
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Paul Langton as Tom Clayworth (uncredited) |
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Etta McDaniel as Ronson's Maid (uncredited) |
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Clarence Muse as Porter on Train (uncredited) |
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Robert Emmett O'Connor as Baggage Attendant on Train (uncredited) |
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Garry Owen as Pool Player (uncredited) |
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Jack Perry as Man in Pool Hall Brawl (uncredited) |
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William H. O'Brien as Train Passenger (uncredited) |
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Oliver Blake as Reporter (uncredited) |
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Sam Flint as Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
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Harry Hayden as Train Conductor (uncredited) |
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Mitchell Lewis as Third Man Outside Barber Shop(uncredited) |
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Tom Fadden as Train Passenger in Passageway (uncredited) |
| Writing | Harry Kurnitz | Story |
| Writing | Robert Riskin | Screenplay |
| Writing | Dwight Taylor | Screenplay |
| Writing | Dashiell Hammett | Characters |
| Writing | Robert Riskin | Story |
| Directing | Richard Thorpe | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Irene | Costume Supervisor |
| Art | Cedric Gibbons | Art Direction |
| Sound | Douglas Shearer | Recording Supervision |
| Editing | Ralph E. Winters | Editor |
| Camera | Karl Freund | Director of Photography |
| Sound | David Snell | Music |
| Art | Edwin B. Willis | Set Decoration |
| Art | Edward C. Carfagno | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Marion Herwood Keyes | Costume Assistant |