Shadow of the Thin Man
1941 · directed by W.S. Van Dyke
- Rating
- 73/100
- Hit
- no
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.
Shadow of the Thin Man (1941), directed by W.S. Van Dyke, rates 73/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- William Powell
- Myrna Loy
- Barry Nelson
- Donna Reed
- Sam Levene
- Alan Baxter
- Henry O'Neill
- Richard Hall
- Stella Adler
- Loring Smith
Crew
- William H. Daniels — Director of Photography
- Robert Kern — Editor
- Harry Kurnitz — Screenplay
- Irving Brecher — Screenplay
More from W.S. Van Dyke
- I Love You Again (1940) — 84/100 · hit
- The Thin Man (1934) — 83/100 · hit
- After the Thin Man (1936) — 79/100
- Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) — 78/100
- San Francisco (1936) — 78/100
- Manhattan Melodrama (1934) — 75/100
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