Shadow of the Thin Man

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

1941 1h 37m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 126

ComedyCrimeMystery

Synopsis

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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.

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

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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.

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Writers: Harry Kurnitz, Harry Kurnitz, Irving Brecher
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.8M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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2 / 8

ERA

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85 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Thin Man Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, shot by William H. Daniels. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Kern shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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William Powell and Myrna Loy and Barry Nelson carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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Marketing tagline: "FUNNIER THAN EVER in their first new laugh-thriller in 2 years!".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0034172 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

W.S. Van Dyke directs. William H. Daniels behind the camera. Robert Kern cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $0.8M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
285 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Part of the "The Thin Man Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, shot by William H. Daniels. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Robert Kern shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6William Powell and Myrna Loy and Barry Nelson carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "FUNNIER THAN EVER in their first new laugh-thriller in 2 years!".
8IMDB entry: tt0034172 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.