Song of the Thin Man
Seen it?1947 | 86 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved A Shot in the Dark or Take the Money and Run, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward Buzzell
- William PowellNick Charles
- Myrna LoyNora Charles
- Keenan WynnClarence 'Clinker' Krause
- Dean StockwellNick Charles Jr.
- Phillip ReedTommy Drake
- Patricia MorisonPhyllis Talbin
- Leon AmesMitchell Talbin
- Gloria GrahameFran Page
- Jayne MeadowsJanet Thayar
- Ralph MorganDavid Thayar