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Song of the Thin Man

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Song of the Thin Man (1947)

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Reviews Counted:10

Fresh:8

Rotten:2

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 87 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: The sixth (and final) entry of the "Thin Man" series. Here, debonair detectives Nick and Nora Charles attempt to solve a murder on a gangster-infested gambling ship. But during the investigation,... The sixth (and final) entry of the "Thin Man" series. Here, debonair detectives Nick and Nora Charles attempt to solve a murder on a gangster-infested gambling ship. But during the investigation, other killings occur, with the sleuths -- and their young son -- eluding danger at every turn. Can the quick-witted duo solve the mystery before it's too late? [More]

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Dean Stockwell

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Dean Stockwell

Director: Edward Buzzell

Director: Edward Buzzell

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Aug 7, 2007

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the film flows less smoothly than its predecessors

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06/14/07
Douglas Pratt
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08/08/06
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It wouldn’t be Hollywood if they didn’t wring too much out of a good idea

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08/14/05
Chris Barsanti
Chris Barsanti
Filmcritic.com

Although the ending of Song of the Thin Man leaves a lot to be desired, including the compulsory confession, everything leading up to it works pretty well.

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07/26/05
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

The great chemistry between Powell and Loy is still there and their charm carries things a long way.

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06/27/05
Dennis Schwartz
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No review available.

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06/18/05
Emanuel Levy
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One of series' best.

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11/01/04
Steve Crum
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Kansas City Kansan

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09/05/03
Carol Cling
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06/20/03
Nell Minow
Nell Minow
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

The last of a six-film series was running out of gas, but it's still good, clean fun.

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03/13/03
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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San Francisco Examiner
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03/10/03
Marjorie Baumgarten
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle

Last, but not quite the least of the series.

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12/04/02
Ken Hanke
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Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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