The Thin Man Goes Home (1944)

  • NR
  • 11/21/1944 (US)
  • Comedy, Mystery
  • 1h 41m

Together again in M-G-M's riotous comedy.

Overview

Hoping for a peaceful visit with his parents in the small town of Sycamore Springs, Nick Charles and his wife Nora soon find themselves surrounded by old rivalries, family tensions, and a mysterious murder. Nick’s father, a respected retired doctor, would much rather see his son give up detective work, but a suspicious shooting quickly draws Nick back into action. As Nick and Nora investigate, they uncover jealousy, deception, hidden motives, and a dangerous secret involving the town’s prominent citizens.

Harry Kurnitz

Story

Robert Riskin

Screenplay, Story

Dwight Taylor

Screenplay

Dashiell Hammett

Characters

Richard Thorpe

Director

Cast

William Powell's headshot

William Powell

Nick Charles
Myrna Loy's headshot

Myrna Loy

Nora Charles
Lucile Watson's headshot

Lucile Watson

Mrs. Marta Charles
Gloria DeHaven's headshot

Gloria DeHaven

Laura Belle Ronson
Anne Revere's headshot

Anne Revere

Crazy Mary
Helen Vinson's headshot

Helen Vinson

Helena Draque
Harry Davenport's headshot

Harry Davenport

Dr. Bertram Charles
Leon Ames's headshot

Leon Ames

Edgar Draque

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