ComedyCrimeMystery
Shadow of the Thin Man
“FUNNIER THAN EVER in their first new laugh-thriller in 2 years!”
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.
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke
70
User score
130 votes
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Status
Released
Released
November 21, 1941
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Budget → Revenue
$821.0K → $2.3M
Top cast
William Powell
Nick Charles
Myrna Loy
Nora Charles
Barry Nelson
Paul Clarke
Donna Reed
Molly Ford
Sam Levene
Lieutenant Abrams
Alan Baxter
Whitey Barrow
Henry O'Neill
Jason Sculley
Richard Hall
Nick Charles Jr.
Stella Adler
Claire Porter
Loring Smith
Link Stephens
Joseph Anthony
Fred Macy
Lou Lubin
Rainbow Benny
Louise Beavers
Stella
Skippy
Asta
Oliver Blake
Fenster (uncredited)
Adeline DeWalt Reynolds
Barrows' Landlady (uncredited)
George Lloyd
Pipey (uncredited)
Sid Melton
Fingers (uncredited)
Jody Gilbert
Lana Webb (uncredited)
Tor Johnson
The Irish Thrush (uncredited)
