Shadow of the Thin Man

Shadow of the Thin Man

1941
1h 37min

Nick and Nora Charles are back at the racetrack—and murder is running a close second! While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., the sophisticated couple witnesses 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. William Powell and Myrna Loy return in top form as Hollywood’s favorite married detectives, with Asta adding his usual comic charm. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke, Shadow of the Thin Man is a stylish 1941 mystery-comedy packed with suspense, romance, sparkling dialogue, and the irresistible Nick-and-Nora chemistry that made the series a classic.

Shadow of the Thin Man

Storyline

Nick and Nora Charles are back at the racetrack—and murder is running a close second! While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., the sophisticated couple witnesses 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. William Powell and Myrna Loy return in top form as Hollywood’s favorite married detectives, with Asta adding his usual comic charm. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke, Shadow of the Thin Man is a stylish 1941 mystery-comedy packed with suspense, romance, sparkling dialogue, and the irresistible Nick-and-Nora chemistry that made the series a classic.
    Released
    21 November 1941
    Runtime
    1h 37min
    Director
    Budget
    $821,000
    Revenue
    $2,301,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
William Powell
William Powell
Nick Charles
Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy
Nora Charles
Barry Nelson
Barry Nelson
Paul Clarke
Donna Reed
Donna Reed
Molly Ford
Sam Levene
Sam Levene
Lieutenant Abrams
Alan Baxter
Alan Baxter
Whitey Barrow
Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Jason Sculley
Richard Hall
Richard Hall
Nick Charles Jr.
Stella Adler
Stella Adler
Claire Porter
Loring Smith
Loring Smith
Link Stephens
Joseph Anthony
Fred Macy
Lou Lubin
Lou Lubin
Rainbow Benny
Louise Beavers
Stella
Skippy
Asta
Oliver Blake
Oliver Blake
Fenster (uncredited)
Adeline DeWalt Reynolds
Barrows' Landlady (uncredited)
George Lloyd
George Lloyd
Pipey (uncredited)
Sid Melton
Sid Melton
Fingers (uncredited)
Jody Gilbert
Jody Gilbert
Lana Webb (uncredited)
Tor Johnson
Tor Johnson
The Irish Thrush (uncredited)
The Cardiff Giant
Bearded Wrestler (uncredited)
Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner
Passerby at Racetrack (uncredited)
John George
John George
Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited)
Aldrich Bowker
Aldrich Bowker
Watchman (uncredited)
H.B. Haggerty
H.B. Haggerty
Mug (uncredited)
Al Bain
Al Bain
Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited)
Arthur Aylesworth
Arthur Aylesworth
Second Coroner (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
Cop (uncredited)
Joe Devlin
Joe Devlin
Mug Starting Fight at Wrestling Match (uncredited)
Fred Graham
Fred Graham
Waiter with Steak (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited)
Joey Ray
Joey Ray
Stephens' Clerk (uncredited)
Ray Teal
Ray Teal
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Will Wright
Will Wright
Maguire (uncredited)
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