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Summary

Former detective Nick Charles has retired from police work, preferring a life of cocktails, parties, and relaxation with his wealthy wife, Nora. Their holiday is interrupted when the daughter of Nick’s former client asks for help finding her missing father, eccentric inventor Clyde Wynant. When Wynant’s body is discovered, Nick is drawn back into the investigation, with Nora eagerly joining him. As the couple questions Wynant’s family, friends, and business associates, a tangled web of greed, deception, and murder begins to unravel.

Details

Release Date: May 25, 1934

Runtime: 91 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime

Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 (557 votes)


The Thin Man Collection

  • The Thin Man

    The Thin Man

    Former detective Nick Charles has retired from police work, preferring a life of cocktails, parties, and relaxation with his wealthy wife, Nora. Their holiday is interrupted when the daughter of Nick’s former client asks for help finding her missing father, eccentric inventor Clyde Wynant. When Wynant’s body is discovered, Nick is drawn back into the investigation, with Nora eagerly joining him. As the couple questions Wynant’s family, friends, and business associates, a tangled web of greed, deception, and murder begins to unravel.

  • After the Thin Man

    After the Thin Man

    After returning to San Francisco, Nick and Nora Charles are drawn into the disappearance of Nora’s cousin’s husband. When he is found murdered, suspicion falls on the troubled family, and Nick reluctantly resumes his detective work. With Nora eagerly at his side, the pair follows a trail of jealousy, blackmail, secret relationships, and long-buried family scandals.

  • Another Thin Man

    Another Thin Man

    Nick and Nora Charles are back - and this time, they have a baby, a wealthy new client, and another murder to solve! Retired detective Nick is enjoying family life with Nora and their young son, Nick Jr., when eccentric industrialist Colonel MacFay asks for protection after receiving threatening messages. When MacFay is found dead at his isolated estate, Nick and Nora spring into action, questioning a houseful of suspicious guests and uncovering greed, blackmail, family secrets, and a dangerous inheritance plot. With their trademark wit and sophistication, the glamorous couple balances parenthood, parties, and peril as they race to expose the killer.

  • Song of the Thin Man

    Song of the Thin Man

    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.

  • The Thin Man Goes Home

    The Thin Man Goes Home

    Hoping for a peaceful visit with his parents in the small town of Sycamore Springs, Nick Charles and his wife Nora soon find 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.

  • Shadow of the Thin Man

    Shadow of the Thin Man

    While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.


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Cast

  • William Powell

    William Powell

    Nick Charles

  • Myrna Loy

    Myrna Loy

    Nora Charles

  • Maureen O'Sullivan

    Maureen O'Sullivan

    Dorothy Wynant

  • Nat Pendleton

    Nat Pendleton

    Inspector Guild

  • Minna Gombell

    Minna Gombell

    Mimi Wynant

  • Porter Hall

    Porter Hall

    Herbert MacCaulay

  • Henry Wadsworth

    Henry Wadsworth

    Tommy

  • William Henry

    William Henry

    Gilbert Wynant

  • Harold Huber

    Harold Huber

    Arthur Nunheim

  • Cesar Romero

    Cesar Romero

    Chris Jorgenson

  • Natalie Moorhead

    Natalie Moorhead

    Julia Wolf

  • Edward Brophy

    Edward Brophy

    Joe Morelli

  • Edward Ellis

    Edward Ellis

    Clyde Wynant

  • Brooks Benedict

    Brooks Benedict

    Night Club Patron (uncredited)

  • Tui Bow

    Tui Bow

    Stenographer (uncredited)

  • Ruth Channing

    Ruth Channing

    Mrs. Jorgenson (uncredited)

  • Jack Cheatham

    Jack Cheatham

    Detective (uncredited)

  • Clay Clement

    Clay Clement

    Quinn (uncredited)

  • Bess Flowers

    Bess Flowers

    Nick's Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Douglas Fowley

    Douglas Fowley

    Taxi Driver (uncredited)

  • Christian J. Frank

    Christian J. Frank

    Plainclothesman (uncredited)

  • Creighton Hale

    Creighton Hale

    Reporter (uncredited)

  • Edward Hearn

    Edward Hearn

    Detective (uncredited)

  • Robert Homans

    Robert Homans

    Billy (uncredited)

  • Thomas E. Jackson

    Thomas E. Jackson

    Reporter (uncredited)

  • Sydney Jarvis

    Sydney Jarvis

    Witness (uncredited)

  • Kenner G. Kemp

    Kenner G. Kemp

    Night Club Patron (uncredited)

  • John Larkin

    John Larkin

    Porter (uncredited)

  • Walter Long

    Walter Long

    Stutsy Burke (uncredited)

  • Fred Malatesta

    Fred Malatesta

    Joe (uncredited)

  • William H. O'Brien

    William H. O'Brien

    Bartender (uncredited)

  • Frank O'Connor

    Frank O'Connor

    Detective Waiter (uncredited)

  • Garry Owen

    Garry Owen

    Detective (uncredited)

  • Lee Phelps

    Lee Phelps

    Detective (uncredited)

  • Bob Reeves

    Bob Reeves

    Cop (uncredited)

  • Bert Roach

    Bert Roach

    Crying Man at Party (uncredited)

  • Rolfe Sedan

    Rolfe Sedan

    Waiter (uncredited)

  • Gertrude Short

    Gertrude Short

    Marian (uncredited)

  • Lee Shumway

    Lee Shumway

    Plainclothesman (uncredited)

  • Pietro Sosso

    Pietro Sosso

    Butler (uncredited)

  • Ben Taggart

    Ben Taggart

    Police Captain (uncredited)

  • Phil Tead

    Phil Tead

    Reporter (uncredited)

  • Harry Tenbrook

    Harry Tenbrook

    Guest at Nick's Party (uncredited)

  • Leo White

    Leo White

    Leo (uncredited)

  • Charles Williams

    Charles Williams

    Fighter Manager (uncredited)