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Shadow of the Thin Man

Shadow of the Thin Man
★ 7.0/10•1941•1h 37m•NR•Comedy•Crime•Mystery

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.

Harry Kurnitz · Screenplay

W.S. Van Dyke · Director

Irving Brecher · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 21, 1941
Budget$821,000
Revenue$2,301,000

Actors

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

Louise Beavers

Stella

Skippy

Asta

Oliver Blake

Oliver Blake

Fenster (uncredited)

Adeline DeWalt Reynolds

Barrows' Landlady (uncredited)

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