The Thin Man Goes Home

1945, NR, 102 min. Directed by Richard Thorpe. Starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, Lucille Watson, Gloria De Haven, Ann Revere.

REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Wed., May 31, 2000

Nick Charles brings his family home to visit his parents, but even in these bucolic surroundings he can’t stay away from trouble.

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