Song of the Thin Man

1947 1h 26m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 107

ComedyCrimeMystery

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Edward Buzzell
Writers: Stanley Roberts, Steve Fisher, Nat Perrin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $1.7M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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79 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Thin Man Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Edward Buzzell, shot by Charles Rosher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gene Ruggiero shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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William Powell and Myrna Loy and Keenan Wynn carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0039853 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Edward Buzzell directs. Charles Rosher behind the camera. Gene Ruggiero cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Shot for just $1.7M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
379 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
4Part of the "The Thin Man Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Edward Buzzell, shot by Charles Rosher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Gene Ruggiero shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7William Powell and Myrna Loy and Keenan Wynn carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0039853 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.