Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)
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.
Director:
W.S. Van Dyke
Writers:
Harry Kurnitz, Irving Brecher.
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William Powell as Nick Charles |
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Myrna Loy as Nora Charles |
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Barry Nelson as Paul Clarke |
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Donna Reed as Molly Ford |
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Sam Levene as Lieutenant Abrams |
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Alan Baxter as Whitey Barrow |
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Henry O'Neill as Jason Sculley |
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Richard Hall as Nick Charles Jr. |
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Stella Adler as Claire Porter |
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Loring Smith as Link Stephens |
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Joseph Anthony as Fred Macy |
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Lou Lubin as Rainbow Benny |
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Louise Beavers as Stella |
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Skippy as Asta |
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Oliver Blake as Fenster (uncredited) |
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Adeline DeWalt Reynolds as Barrows' Landlady (uncredited) |
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George Lloyd as Pipey (uncredited) |
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Sid Melton as Fingers (uncredited) |
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Jody Gilbert as Lana Webb (uncredited) |
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Tor Johnson as The Irish Thrush (uncredited) |
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The Cardiff Giant as Bearded Wrestler (uncredited) |
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Ava Gardner as Passerby at Racetrack (uncredited) |
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John George as Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited) |
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Aldrich Bowker as Watchman (uncredited) |
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H.B. Haggerty as Mug (uncredited) |
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Al Bain as Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited) |
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Arthur Aylesworth as Second Coroner (uncredited) |
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Tom Coleman as Cop (uncredited) |
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Joe Devlin as Mug Starting Fight at Wrestling Match (uncredited) |
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Fred Graham as Waiter with Steak (uncredited) |
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Herschel Graham as Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited) |
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Joey Ray as Stephens' Clerk (uncredited) |
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Ray Teal as Cab Driver (uncredited) |
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Will Wright as Maguire (uncredited) |
| Writing | Dashiell Hammett | Characters |
| Writing | Harry Kurnitz | Screenplay |
| Directing | W.S. Van Dyke | Director |
| Writing | Harry Kurnitz | Story |
| Writing | Irving Brecher | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Kalloch | Costume Design |
| Art | Cedric Gibbons | Art Direction |
| Sound | Douglas Shearer | Recording Supervision |
| Art | Edwin B. Willis | Set Decoration |
| Camera | William H. Daniels | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Robert Kern | Editor |
| Sound | David Snell | Music |
