Song of the Thin Man
Synopsis
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.
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Song of the Thin Man (1947) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-12
Top Cast
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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
Jayne Meadows
Janet Thayar
Ralph Morgan
David Thayar
Bess Flowers
Jessica Thayar
Don Taylor
Buddy Hollis
Warner Anderson
Dr. Monolaw
Bruce Cowling
Phil Brant
Connie Gilchrist
Bertha
Henry Nemo
Neem
William Bishop
Al Amboy
Marie Windsor
Helen Amboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 28, 1947
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.38x
+$635K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher, Nat Perrin
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Song of the Thin Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $1.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buzzell
Steve Fisher, Nat Perrin, Stanley Roberts, Dashiell Hammett
David Snell
Charles Rosher
Gene Ruggiero
Nat Perrin
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Fisher
Screenplay
Edward Buzzell
Director
Nat Perrin
Screenplay
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Nat Perrin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Song of the Thin Man
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What is Song of the Thin Man about?
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.
Who directed Song of the Thin Man?
Song of the Thin Man was directed by Edward Buzzell.
Who stars in Song of the Thin Man?
The principal cast of Song of the Thin Man includes William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Dean Stockwell, Phillip Reed.
When was Song of the Thin Man released and how long is it?
Song of the Thin Man was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Song of the Thin Man?
Song of the Thin Man had a reported production budget of $1.7M and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (1.38 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Song of the Thin Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of the Thin Man was composed by David Snell.
Is Song of the Thin Man based on a book or true story?
Song of the Thin Man is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dashiell Hammett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Song of the Thin Man?
Song of the Thin Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).