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Supporting cast

posted 18 years ago by billellis
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I agree with the observations that this was one too many Thin Man movies and Powell and Loy's interest had cooled. Also the film could have done completely without the kid (somebody, please cut that boy's hair).

But seeing Gloria Grahame and Keenan Wynn made it worthwhile. She needed to put on a few pounds (and did by '50) but even so she was one of the sexiest babes Hollywood ever had.

[–] TrollUnderBridge 17 years ago

But the kid was Dean Stockwell! That's cool, along with seeing a young Audrey Meadows. I agree about Gloria Grahame, wowza!

[–] jonheilman 17 years ago

Agreed that it's the weakest entry in the series, but I still enjoy it. It's a ton of fun even with the aging cast.

[–] flan99 17 years ago

VERY solid cast.

Character actors were superb at the time. Now, everyone wants to be the star.

[–] smokeyjoe2003 13 years ago

That was Jayne Meadows as Janet Thayar, Audrey's younger sister, and widow of comic/host/musician Steve Allen.

[–] JrnlofEddieDeezenStudies 14 years ago

I liked it as much as most of the other films--an 8/10 from me. It's a different kind of film, but they were finding ways to stretch the envelope on the formula a bit, which I enjoyed. I loved the music and got a kick out of the "hepcat" schtick.

http://www.rateyourmusic.com/~JrnlofEddieDeezenStudies

[–] FANatic-10 9 years ago

Personally, I thought it was still an entertaining film, though not a great one obviously. The supporting cast was fine, though I wished Gloria Grahame's role was larger. Dean Stockwell was one of the cutest and least offensive Hollywood tykes of the period. They even seemed to slightly incorporate some nods to film noir style in this. I would rate this at least as high as "The Thin Man Goes Home" and "Shadow of the Thin Man".

[–] bnwfilmbuff 8 years ago

I agree with this. This movie benefits from a strong cast and script. Also, I just enjoy movies from the mid-40's and am happy they continued this series.