An explosives manufacturer suspects a young man is out to kill him. He calls in new parents Nick and Nora to sort things out.
Jeffrey Wright shares how he began working with veterans, and the healing power of art.
Related News
-
Is 1939 the Greatest Year Ever for Films?
23 January 2017 | Cinelinx -
TCM and Warner Launching New Classic Film Collections: Rooney, Garland, Astaire, Rogers, Thin Man
28 July 2011 | Thompson on Hollywood -
Johnny Depp solves Thin Man remake
10 May 2011 | The Guardian - Film News
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Another Thin Man (1939)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
More Like This
Shadow of the Thin Man
(1941)
Certificate: Passed
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Mystery
Director:
W.S. Van Dyke
Stars:
William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
Barry Nelson
After the Thin Man
(1936)
Certificate: Passed
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Mystery
Director:
W.S. Van Dyke
Stars:
William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
James Stewart
The Thin Man Goes Home
(1944)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Mystery
Director:
Richard Thorpe
Stars:
William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
Lucile Watson
Song of the Thin Man
(1947)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Musical
Director:
Edward Buzzell
Stars:
William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
Keenan Wynn
The Thin Man
(1934)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Mystery
Director:
W.S. Van Dyke
Stars:
William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
Maureen O'Sullivan
Double Wedding
(1937)
Certificate: Passed
Comedy
|
Romance
Director:
Richard Thorpe
Stars:
William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
Florence Rice
I Love You Again
(1940)
Certificate: Passed
Comedy
|
Romance
Director:
W.S. Van Dyke
Stars:
William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
Frank McHugh
Libeled Lady
(1936)
Comedy
|
Romance
Director:
Jack Conway
Stars:
Jean Harlow,
William Powell,
Myrna Loy
Evelyn Prentice
(1934)
Certificate: Passed
Drama
|
Mystery
|
Romance
Director:
William K. Howard
Stars:
William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
Una Merkel
Love Crazy
(1941)
Certificate: Passed
Comedy
|
Romance
Director:
Jack Conway
Stars:
William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
Gail Patrick
Manhattan Melodrama
(1934)
Crime
|
Drama
|
Romance
Directors:
W.S. Van Dyke,
George Cukor
Stars:
Clark Gable,
William Powell,
Myrna Loy
My Man Godfrey
(1936)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Gregory La Cava
Stars:
William Powell,
Carole Lombard,
Alice Brady
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| William Powell | ... | Nick Charles | |
| Myrna Loy | ... | Nora Charles | |
| Virginia Grey | ... | Lois MacFay | |
| Otto Kruger | ... | Van Slack | |
| C. Aubrey Smith | ... | Colonel MacFay | |
| Ruth Hussey | ... | Dorothy Waters | |
| Nat Pendleton | ... | Lieutenant Guild | |
| Patric Knowles | ... | Dudley Horn | |
| Tom Neal | ... | Freddie | |
| Phyllis Gordon | ... | Mrs. Bellam | |
| Sheldon Leonard | ... | Phil Church | |
| Don Costello | ... | 'Diamond Back' Vogel | |
| Harry Bellaver | ... | 'Creeps' Binder | |
 |
William A. Poulsen | ... | Nickie Jr. |
| Muriel Hutchison | ... | Smitty | |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
See All (21) »
Storyline
In this adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's "The Farewell Murder", Nick and Nora (and their dog Asta) visit the estate of Col. MacFay, who is being threatened by a mysterious man wanting revenge for a past injustice. When MacFay is murdered, that man is the obvious suspect - maybe too obvious. Written by Ken Yousten <kyousten@bev.net>
Plot Keywords:
sequel | screwball comedy | murder | held at gunpoint | shot to death |Taglines:
Their Merriest Hit! Mr. and Mrs. Thin Man Have a B-A-B-Y! See more »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USARelease Date:
17 November 1939 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Return of the Thin Man See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
Edit
Nick Charles: [Talking to a stuffed Panda bear] That's a very bitter woman.
See more »
(1927) (uncredited)
Music by Julio C. Sanders
Lyrics by César Felipe Vedani
Played by the band at the West Indies Club
Danced by Myrna Loy and Rafael Storm and other couples
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
The Colonel's car has "New York World's Fair" license plates. The Fair took place in 1939, the same year the film was released. See more »Goofs
Freddie (Tom Neal) tells off Colonel McFey (C. Aubrey Smith), quits and says he is leaving. He remains for the duration of the film, however. See more »Quotes
Nora Charles: [Talking on the phone] Oh, we had a lovely trip. Nick was sober in Kansas City.Nick Charles: [Talking to a stuffed Panda bear] That's a very bitter woman.
See more »
Soundtracks
Adios Muchachos (I Get Ideas)(1927) (uncredited)
Music by Julio C. Sanders
Lyrics by César Felipe Vedani
Played by the band at the West Indies Club
Danced by Myrna Loy and Rafael Storm and other couples
See more »
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Explore popular action and adventure titles available to stream with Prime Video.
This third entry in the series was the last to be based on the Dashiell Hammet stories. It starts out interestingly enough, with Nick and Nora asked to spend some time with C. AUBREY SMITH who's been receiving death threats from a gangster (SHELDON LEONARD). So far, so good. RUTH HUSSEY is the nanny for the newborn Nick, Jr. and we immediately think she knows more than she says about the events that follow.
When Smith is murdered, Nick and Nora have to solve another crime, going about it with more sobriety than usual. Among the many suspects are OTTO KRUGER, VIRGINIA GREY, TOM NEAL, PATRIC KNOWLES, MARJORIE MAIN and, of course, SHELDON LEONARD.
The formula is set, the ingredients are there, and if you love Powell and Loy in their Nick/Nora guise, you'll no doubt enjoy this one. The plot is no more convoluted than usual, but the main pleasure is enjoying the chemistry and wit of two of the screen's favorite sleuths.