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Shadow of the Thin Man

FUNNIER THAN EVER in their first new laugh-thriller in 2 years!

  • Movie
  • 1941
  • NR
  • 1h 37m

Directed by W.S. Van Dyke

7.0

TMDB audience rating
7.0 out of 10 from 130 votes

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Overview

While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.

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Cast and crew

  • William Powell

    William PowellNick Charles

  • Myrna Loy

    Myrna LoyNora Charles

  • Barry Nelson

    Barry NelsonPaul Clarke

  • Donna Reed

    Donna ReedMolly Ford

  • Sam Levene

    Sam LeveneLieutenant Abrams

  • Alan Baxter

    Alan BaxterWhitey Barrow

  • Henry O'Neill

    Henry O'NeillJason Sculley

  • Richard Hall

    Richard HallNick Charles Jr.

  • Stella Adler

    Stella AdlerClaire Porter

  • Loring Smith

    Loring SmithLink Stephens

  • Joseph AnthonyFred Macy

  • Lou Lubin

    Lou LubinRainbow Benny

  • Louise Beavers

    Louise BeaversStella

  • SkippyAsta

  • Oliver Blake

    Oliver BlakeFenster (uncredited)

  • Adeline DeWalt ReynoldsBarrows' Landlady (uncredited)

  • George Lloyd

    George LloydPipey (uncredited)

  • Sid Melton

    Sid MeltonFingers (uncredited)

Director
W.S. Van Dyke
Writer
Harry Kurnitz and Irving Brecher
Music
David Snell
Cinematography
William H. Daniels