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Another Thin Man
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Another Thin Man

1939-11-17 · 103 min · ★ 7.1

Comedy · Mystery · Crime

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.

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Directors
W.S. Van Dyke
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,107,000
Revenue
USD 2,223,000

Top Cast

William PowellWilliam PowellNick Charles
Myrna LoyMyrna LoyNora Charles
Virginia GreyVirginia GreyLois MacFay
Otto KrugerOtto KrugerVan Slack
C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey SmithColonel MacFay
Ruth HusseyRuth HusseyDorothy Waters
Nat PendletonNat PendletonLieutenant Guild
Patric KnowlesPatric KnowlesDudley Horn
Tom NealTom NealFreddie Coleman
Phyllis GordonPhyllis GordonMrs. Bellam
Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardPhil Church
Don CostelloDon Costello'Diamond Back' Vogel
Harry BellaverHarry Bellaver'Creeps' Binder
William A. PoulsenNickie Charles
Muriel HutchisonMuriel HutchisonSmitty
Abner BibermanAbner Biberman'Dum-Dum'
Marjorie MainMarjorie MainMrs. Dolley
SkippyAsta
Doodles WeaverDoodles WeaverGatekeeper (uncredited)
Shemp HowardShemp HowardWacky (uncredited)

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