Song of the Thin Man (1947)
Nick and Nora Charles are back in action—and this time, the music is murder! While attending a glamorous jazz cruise on New York’s East River, the sophisticated couple witnesses the fatal shooting of a wealthy patron. When suspicion falls on a young bandleader and his musicians, Nick and Nora step 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. William Powell and Myrna Loy return as Hollywood’s favorite married sleuths, combining sparkling banter, romance, and comic sophistication with a spirited mystery. Directed by Edward Buzzell, Song of the Thin Man features lively musical performances, colorful characters, and the familiar comic appeal of Asta. This stylish 1947 finale delivers one last tuneful adventure for Nick and Nora Charles.
Director:
Edward Buzzell
Writers:
Steve Fisher, Nat Perrin.
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William Powell as Nick Charles |
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Myrna Loy as Nora Charles |
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Keenan Wynn as Clarence 'Clinker' Krause |
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Dean Stockwell as Nick Charles Jr. |
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Phillip Reed as Tommy Drake |
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Patricia Morison as Phyllis Talbin |
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Leon Ames as Mitchell Talbin |
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Gloria Grahame as Fran Page |
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Jayne Meadows as Janet Thayar |
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Ralph Morgan as David Thayar |
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Bess Flowers as Jessica Thayar |
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Don Taylor as Buddy Hollis |
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Warner Anderson as Dr. Monolaw |
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Bruce Cowling as Phil Brant |
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Connie Gilchrist as Bertha |
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Henry Nemo as Neem |
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William Bishop as Al Amboy |
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Marie Windsor as Helen Amboy |
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Morris Ankrum as Inspector (uncredited) |
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James Burke as Policeman Callahan (uncredited) |
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Tom Dugan as Policeman Davis (uncredited) |
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James Flavin as Policeman Reardon (uncredited) |
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Esther Howard as Sadie (uncredited) |
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Clinton Sundberg as Mr. Purdy (uncredited) |
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Asta Jr. as Asta (uncredited) |
| Writing | Steve Fisher | Screenplay |
| Crew | James O'Hanlon | Additional Dialogue |
| Directing | Edward Buzzell | Director |
| Writing | Stanley Roberts | Story |
| Crew | Harry Crane | Additional Dialogue |
| Writing | Dashiell Hammett | Characters |
| Writing | Nat Perrin | Screenplay |
| Camera | Charles Rosher | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Irene | Costume Supervisor |
| Art | Edwin B. Willis | Set Decoration |
| Sound | David Snell | Music |
| Art | Cedric Gibbons | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jack Dawn | Makeup Designer |
| Editing | Gene Ruggiero | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sydney Guilaroff | Hair Designer |
| Art | Randall Duell | Art Direction |
| Sound | Douglas Shearer | Recording Supervision |
| Production | Nat Perrin | Producer |