The long-running Thin Man series draws to a close with this solid entry. Nick and Nora (William Powell and Myrna Loy) are among the attendees at a dance where a band leader is murdered, and a young couple turn to them for help because the new groom is suspected of the crime. Dean Stockwell as Nick Junior gives the viewer an opportunity to see a bit of the Charles family at home, and of course Asta is on hand as well, even accompanying Nick on a late-night visit to the gambling ship where the crime took place. Keenan Wynn contributes some able support as a jazz musician. Weaker than some of the earlier movies in the series, of course, but still well worth a look and better than much else.

  Recommended. Otto finds this one pleasing enough to relax.

Movie 435 for 2021.