
The Thin Man Collection
6 movies · 1934–1947
The Thin Man Collection is a series of six comedy-mystery films released between 1934 and 1947. The collection centers on the adventures of Nick and Nora Charles, a retired detective and his affluent, lighthearted wife who frequently find themselves involved in solving murder cases, often for amusement. Spanning thirteen years, the films collectively have a runtime of 590 minutes and a total budget of $5,898,408, generating $14,231,000 in revenue. The series features a consistent tone of playful intrigue, with the Charleses using their wit and charm to unravel mysteries. Films like After the Thin Man (1936) and Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) exemplify this dynamic, showcasing the couple's engaging banter and unconventional approach to detective work. The collection’s total revenue across its six installments is $14,231,000. The films in the collection have a combined runtime of 590 minutes. The individual film runtimes range from 86 to 112 minutes, with IMDb ratings varying from 6.9 to 7.9. The total budget for the entire series was $5,898,408, while the revenue generated across all six films reached $14,231,000.
Franchise cast
Myrna LoyNora Charles
William PowellNick Charles
SkippyAsta
Morris AnkrumWilloughby Peavy
Edward BrophyBrogan
Nat PendletonInspector John Guild
Sam LeveneLieutenant Abrams
Leon AmesMitchell Talbin
Tom DuganPoliceman Davis (uncredited)Asta Jr.Asta
Brooks BenedictNight Club Patron (uncredited)
Donald MacBridePolice Chief MacGregor
Dean StockwellNick Charles Jr.
James StewartDavid Graham
Patric KnowlesDudley Horn
Paul FixPhil Byrnes / Ralph West
Jessie RalphAunt Katherine Forrest
Henry O'NeillMajor Jason I. Sculley
Cesar RomeroChris Jorgenson
Irving BaconTom




