

Another Thin Man
1939-11-17 · 103 min · ★ 7.1
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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Production details
- 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 PowellNick Charles
Myrna LoyNora Charles
Virginia GreyLois MacFay
Otto KrugerVan Slack
C. Aubrey SmithColonel MacFay
Ruth HusseyDorothy Waters
Nat PendletonLieutenant Guild
Patric KnowlesDudley Horn
Tom NealFreddie Coleman
Phyllis GordonMrs. Bellam
Sheldon LeonardPhil Church
Don Costello'Diamond Back' Vogel
Harry Bellaver'Creeps' Binder
Muriel HutchisonSmitty
Abner Biberman'Dum-Dum'
Marjorie MainMrs. Dolley
Doodles WeaverGatekeeper (uncredited)
Shemp HowardWacky (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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