The Thin Man Goes Home
“Together again in M-G-M's riotous comedy.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-06
Top Cast
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William Powell
Nick Charles
Myrna Loy
Nora Charles
Lucile Watson
Mrs. Marta Charles
Gloria DeHaven
Laura Belle Ronson
Anne Revere
Crazy Mary
Helen Vinson
Helena Draque
Harry Davenport
Dr. Bertram Charles
Leon Ames
Edgar Draque
Donald Meek
Willie Crump
Edward Brophy
Brogan
Lloyd Corrigan
Dr. Bruce Clayworth
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Hilda
Ralph Brooke
Peter Berton
Donald MacBride
Police Chief MacGregor
Morris Ankrum
Willoughby Peavy
Nora Cecil
Miss Peavy
Minor Watson
Sam Ronson
Irving Bacon
Tom
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York trade showing
Festival / Special Debut
December 24, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.01x
+$1.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Riskin, Dwight Taylor
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- The Thin Man Goes Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Robert Riskin, Dwight Taylor, Harry Kurnitz, Dashiell Hammett
David Snell
Karl Freund
Ralph E. Winters
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Robert Riskin
Screenplay
Dwight Taylor
Screenplay
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thin Man Goes Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thin Man Goes Home about?
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.
Who directed The Thin Man Goes Home?
The Thin Man Goes Home was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Thin Man Goes Home?
The principal cast of The Thin Man Goes Home includes William Powell, Myrna Loy, Lucile Watson, Gloria DeHaven, Anne Revere.
When was The Thin Man Goes Home released and how long is it?
The Thin Man Goes Home was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Thin Man Goes Home?
The Thin Man Goes Home had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $2.8M at the worldwide box office (2.01 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Thin Man Goes Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thin Man Goes Home was composed by David Snell.
Is The Thin Man Goes Home based on a book or true story?
The Thin Man Goes Home is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dashiell Hammett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thin Man Goes Home?
The Thin Man Goes Home holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).