Another Thin Man

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Another Thin Man

1939

1h 45m

Comedy

Drama

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In this third film in the Thin Man series based on characters created by mystery writer Dashiell Hammett, retired detective Nick Charles (William Powell) and his wife, Nora (Myrna Loy), accept an invitation to visit family friend Col. Burr MacFay (C. Aubrey Smith) at his Long Island, N.Y., estate. Soon after arriving with their new son, Nick Jr., and family dog Asta in tow, MacFay is murdered, and the Charles family must unravel a mystery that may implicate the most unlikely of suspects.

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Times (UK) Staff

The Times (UK)

10/16/2020

Perhaps it is best to enjoy the detail without making too much effort to follow the plot, and certainly without any attempt to spot the murderer or to follow the logic of the detective's search for him. This detail is often very entertaining.

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Frank S. Nugent

New York Times

01/28/2006

3/5

We're still appreciative, but we found too many chestnuts in the dressing.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

01/01/2000

This 1939 release is still watchable, though the spirit is now sitcom.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 27

3.5/4

As in the first two films, the labyrinthine mystery holds together.

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Pare Lorentz

McCall's

10/30/2023

William Powell and Myrna Loy are the most charming married couple we've ever had on the screen, and certainly seem to be people you'd enjoy meeting up with on a New Year's Eve, even if they casually duck bullets and knives as they stroll from bar to bar.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

08/15/2022

3.5/4

Although the comedic antics take a backseat to the dangers of the plot, this third go-round once again reminds us that marriage doesn't necessarily have to be devoid of love and good humor, even with an infant in tow.

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Madam D

@Madam1948 May 17

Now as good as the previous movies in the franchise, but still very entertaining. Glad that they continue to use the same actors & characters, as they have a great cast.

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Joel H

11/03/2023

It's official. I'm a fan of the Thin Man series. Even though I was confused by some of the plot points in Another Thin Man, I just enjoy seeing William Powell and Myrna Loy (as Nick and Nora Charles) play off of each other and interact with other characters in the movie. The chemistry between these two actors is fantastic. I am even impressed by Asta, the Wire Fox Terrier, and his "acting" abilities. To be honest, the baby didn't bring much to the story, since Nick & Nora left him with a nanny almost the entire time, but I'm looking forward to seeing what the next three Thin Man films have to offer.

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william d

@acsdoug 08/24/2021

Not as good as the first two movies in the franchise.

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02/01/2021

Wouldn't it be great if they made movies like this anymore. Nick and Nora ride again!!

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deke p

07/01/2020

never saw until tv 6-2020. What a great couple. I'm still in love with that MYRNA LOY.

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Frances H

01/12/2020

Just love these movies! Good mysteries, witty, and clever with sparkling scripts and the Powell and Loy combination just can't be beat!

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Synopsis

In this third film in the Thin Man series based on characters created by mystery writer Dashiell Hammett, retired detective Nick Charles (William Powell) and his wife, Nora (Myrna Loy), accept an invitation to visit family friend Col. Burr MacFay (C. Aubrey Smith) at his Long Island, N.Y., estate. Soon after arriving with their new son, Nick Jr., and family dog Asta in tow, MacFay is murdered, and the Charles family must unravel a mystery that may implicate the most unlikely of suspects.

Director: W. S. Van Dyke II
Producer: Hunt Stromberg
Screenwriter: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 1939, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 4, 2008
Runtime: 1h 45m

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