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Shadow of the Thin Man

Play trailer Poster for Shadow of the Thin Man 1941,  1h 37m,  Comedy/ Drama/ Romance/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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88% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
In San Francisco, retired Detective Nick Charles and his attractive wife, Nora, learn from police Lt. Abrams of the murder of a race jockey, but Nick refuses to get involved. Approached later by athletics commission head Maj. Jason Scully and reporter Paul Clarke, Nick still declines to investigate. When another reporter is murdered and Paul is arrested, Nick gives way to Nora's plea and, with their fox terrier Asta, sets out to solve the murders.
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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 27, 2025
3.5/4
The best element of the entire series remains the love between Nick and Nora Charles -- the actors' chemistry is intoxicating, and their flirtatious banter never fails to delight. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Aug 15, 2022
3.5/4
Shadow of the Thin Man reminds us that, despite six films in the Thin Man series, it’s the consistency and enduring quality of these elements that kept contemporary audiences coming back for more. Go to Full Review
Ellie Lucas From the Front Row Nov 29, 2021
2.5/4
It's more focused on the mystery than its predecessor, which keeps the action more engaging, and the comedy is sharper - although at this point they're basically repeating all the same jokes. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Mar 8, 2008
4/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 17, 2005
4/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Aug 17, 2005
B
It makes for lightweight entertainment. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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W. S. Van Dyke II

Director

William Powell

Nick Charles

Myrna Loy

Nora Charles

Barry Nelson

Paul Clarke

Donna Reed

Molly Ford

Sam Levene

Lieutenant Abrams

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Synopsis In San Francisco, retired Detective Nick Charles and his attractive wife, Nora, learn from police Lt. Abrams of the murder of a race jockey, but Nick refuses to get involved. Approached later by athletics commission head Maj. Jason Scully and reporter Paul Clarke, Nick still declines to investigate. When another reporter is murdered and Paul is arrested, Nick gives way to Nora's plea and, with their fox terrier Asta, sets out to solve the murders.
Director
W. S. Van Dyke II
Producer
Hunt Stromberg
Screenwriter
Irving Brecher, Harry Kurnitz, Dashiell Hammett
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 21, 1941, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 37m
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