Another Thin Man (1939): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Another Thin Man is a 1939 mystery comedy directed by W.S. Van Dyke, starring Myrna Loy, Nat Pendleton and William Powell. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Another Thin Man About?
The premise of Another Thin Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Retired detective Nick Charles and his wife Nora are drawn into a complex murder mystery at a friend's estate on Long Island. When Colonel Burr MacFay is found dead, the couple investigates, navigating a tangled web of suspects and deceptive clues. They must use their sharp minds and characteristic wit to uncover the truth behind the untimely death, all while balancing the complications of raising a child.
Another Thin Man Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- sequel
- screwball comedy
- parents
- man
- powell and loy
- bullet hole in a wall
- murder
- held at gunpoint
- shot to death
- frame up
- false alibi
- killing a dog
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- male female relationship
- husband wife relationship
- high society
- husband and wife sleuths
- long island new york
- birthday party
- impersonation
- death threat
- double cross
- amateur detective
- deception
- father daughter relationship
Another Thin Man Cast
Myrna Loy leads the cast, with Nat Pendleton and William Powell. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director W.S. Van Dyke
Also Starring in Another Thin Man
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Another Thin Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Another Thin Man 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Another Thin Man Plot Summary
What happens in Another Thin Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The third installment of the beloved Thin Man series, Another Thin Man unfolds its intriguing narrative two years after the previous adventure. The charming couple, Nick Charles and his wife, Nora, along with their clever son Nicky Jr. and their ever-loyal dog Asta, have just returned to their bustling New York City life after an enjoyable trip. However, their peaceful routine is soon disrupted when Colonel MacFay, the overseer of Nora’s assets, urgently summons them to his remote countryside estate.
Full summary
The whole story of Another Thin Man, scene by scene
Another Thin Man Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Another Thin Man ≣ 1939 ≣ Trailer
- Trailer Trailer HD | Another Thin Man | Warner Archive
- Clip Open HD | Another Thin Man | Warner Archive
- Clip Clip HD | Another Thin Man | Warner Archive
How Well Do You Know Another Thin Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What triggers the Charles family's visit to Colonel MacFay's estate?
Cars in Another Thin Man
7 cars on screen, including the 1934 Lincoln KA and the 1938 De Soto Taxicab.
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1934 Lincoln KA Important role -
1938 De Soto Taxicab Minor role -
1937 Ford V8 Standard Minor role -
1935 Packard Eight Minor role
Another Thin Man Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “The Thin Man - Another Thin Man” and “Dünner Mann”.
- Also known as
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- The Thin Man - Another Thin Man
- Dünner Mann
- 3. Fall
- 第三の影
- Si riparla dell'uomo ombra
- Nick joue et gagne
- Noch ein dünner Mann
- Otra reunión de acusados
- Gäckande skuggan kommer tillbaka
- Другой тонкий человек
- Nick e Esposa
- Detectives
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- 疑云重重
- 어나더 틴 맨
- O Hotel dos Acusados
- Sprawa dla detektywa
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Another Thin Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Another Thin Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Another Thin Man?
Another Thin Man runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Another Thin Man released?
Another Thin Man was released on November 17, 1939.
Who directed Another Thin Man?
Another Thin Man was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
More films by W.S. Van Dyke Who is in the cast of Another Thin Man?
Another Thin Man stars Myrna Loy, Nat Pendleton and William Powell, among 10 credited actors.
How is Another Thin Man rated?
Another Thin Man has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Another Thin Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Another Thin Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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