Another Thin Man
1939 · Movie · NR · 103 min · ★ 7.1 · 75% critics
A witty, well-to-do detective couple tries to settle into life with a new baby, but a weekend visit to a Long Island estate turns tense when a man is killed. With suspects everywhere and danger close by, they juggle family duties, sharp banter, and a tricky case that keeps shifting.
Also known as The Thin Man - Another Thin Man
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Details
- Years
- 1939
- Release date
- 1939-11-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (139 votes)
- Box office
- $4,846,140
- Budget
- $1,107,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, witty whodunit with a charming married duo, lots of suspects, and a few darker moments; Not for you if you dislike busy, hard-to-follow mysteries like The Glass Key.
Pros: sparkling couple chemistry; witty dialogue; fun mystery twists | Cons: crowded suspect list; sometimes convoluted plot; humor less consistent
Themes
- black and white
- thin man
Cast & crew
William Powell
as Nick Charles
Myrna Loy
as Nora Charles
Virginia Grey
as Lois MacFay
Otto Kruger
as Van Slack
C. Aubrey Smith
as Colonel MacFay
Ruth Hussey
as Dorothy Waters
Nat Pendleton
as Lieutenant Guild
Patric Knowles
as Dudley Horn
Tom Neal
as Freddie Coleman
Phyllis Gordon
as Mrs. Bellam
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke