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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: December 24, 1944

Runtime: 101 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Mystery

Rating: 7.1/10 (111 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. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke and adapted from Dashiell Hammett’s novel, The Thin Man combines witty dialogue, sophisticated comedy, romance, and classic mystery. William Powell and Myrna Loy are perfectly matched as Nick and Nora Charles, whose playful banter and effortless chemistry made them one of Hollywood’s most beloved screen couples. This stylish 1934 mystery remains a landmark of classic American cinema.

  • After the Thin Man

    After the Thin Man

    Nick and Nora Charles are back—and this time, their holiday takes a deadly turn! After returning to San Francisco, the sophisticated couple is 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. William Powell and Myrna Loy sparkle as Hollywood’s most charming married sleuths, trading witty banter while unraveling a dangerous mystery. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke and written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, After the Thin Man delivers everything audiences love about the series: romance, comedy, suspense, elegant settings, and the irresistible return of Asta, Nick and Nora’s mischievous wire-haired terrier. This stylish 1936 sequel is a delightful blend of mystery and sophisticated fun.

  • 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. William Powell and Myrna Loy return as Hollywood’s favorite married sleuths, joined by the lovable wire-haired terrier Asta. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke, Another Thin Man is a stylish and entertaining 1939 mystery-comedy filled with sparkling banter, romance, suspense, and classic Nick-and-Nora charm.

  • Song of the Thin Man

    Song of the Thin Man

    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.

  • The Thin Man Goes Home

    The Thin Man Goes Home

    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.

  • Shadow of the Thin Man

    Shadow of the Thin Man

    Nick and Nora Charles are back at the racetrack—and murder is running a close second! While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., the sophisticated couple witnesses 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. William Powell and Myrna Loy return in top form as Hollywood’s favorite married detectives, with Asta adding his usual comic charm. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke, Shadow of the Thin Man is a stylish 1941 mystery-comedy packed with suspense, romance, sparkling dialogue, and the irresistible Nick-and-Nora chemistry that made the series a classic.


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Cast

  • William Powell

    William Powell

    Nick Charles

  • Myrna Loy

    Myrna Loy

    Nora Charles

  • Lucile Watson

    Lucile Watson

    Mrs. Marta Charles

  • Gloria DeHaven

    Gloria DeHaven

    Laura Belle Ronson

  • Anne Revere

    Anne Revere

    Crazy Mary

  • Helen Vinson

    Helen Vinson

    Helena Draque

  • Harry Davenport

    Harry Davenport

    Dr. Bertram Charles

  • Leon Ames

    Leon Ames

    Edgar Draque

  • Donald Meek

    Donald Meek

    Willie Crump

  • Edward Brophy

    Edward Brophy

    Brogan

  • Lloyd Corrigan

    Lloyd Corrigan

    Dr. Bruce Clayworth

  • Anita Sharp-Bolster

    Anita Sharp-Bolster

    Hilda

  • Donald MacBride

    Donald MacBride

    Police Chief MacGregor

  • Morris Ankrum

    Morris Ankrum

    Willoughby Peavy

  • Nora Cecil

    Nora Cecil

    Miss Peavy

  • Minor Watson

    Minor Watson

    Sam Ronson

  • Irving Bacon

    Irving Bacon

    Tom

  • Virginia Sale

    Virginia Sale

    Tom's Wife

  • Joseph Crehan

    Joseph Crehan

    Clancy - Policeman at Railroad Station (uncredited)

  • Tom Dugan

    Tom Dugan

    Studs Lonnegan (uncredited)

  • Wally Cassell

    Wally Cassell

    Bill Burns (uncredited)

  • Edward Gargan

    Edward Gargan

    Mickey Finnegan (uncredited)

  • Rex Evans

    Rex Evans

    Fat Man in Train Passageway (uncredited)

  • Charles Halton

    Charles Halton

    R.T. Tatum (uncredited)

  • Paul Langton

    Paul Langton

    Tom Clayworth (uncredited)

  • Clarence Muse

    Clarence Muse

    Porter on Train (uncredited)

  • Robert Emmett O'Connor

    Robert Emmett O'Connor

    Baggage Attendant on Train (uncredited)

  • Garry Owen

    Garry Owen

    Pool Player (uncredited)

  • Jack Perry

    Jack Perry

    Man in Pool Hall Brawl (uncredited)

  • William H. O'Brien

    William H. O'Brien

    Train Passenger (uncredited)

  • Oliver Blake

    Oliver Blake

    Reporter (uncredited)

  • Sam Flint

    Sam Flint

    Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

  • Harry Hayden

    Harry Hayden

    Train Conductor (uncredited)

  • Mitchell Lewis

    Mitchell Lewis

    Third Man Outside Barber Shop(uncredited)

  • Tom Fadden

    Tom Fadden

    Train Passenger in Passageway (uncredited)