

Shadow of the Thin Man
1941-11-21 · 97 min · ★ 7.0
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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Production details
- Directors
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 821,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,301,000
Top Cast
William PowellNick Charles
Myrna LoyNora Charles
Barry NelsonPaul Clarke
Donna ReedMolly Ford
Sam LeveneLieutenant Abrams
Alan BaxterWhitey Barrow
Henry O'NeillJason Sculley
Richard HallNick Charles Jr.
Stella AdlerClaire Porter
Loring SmithLink Stephens
Lou LubinRainbow Benny
Louise BeaversStella
Oliver BlakeFenster (uncredited)
George LloydPipey (uncredited)
Sid MeltonFingers (uncredited)
Jody GilbertLana Webb (uncredited)
Tor JohnsonThe Irish Thrush (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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