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Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)
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November 1941 (USA) moreTagline:
Hey everybody, my folks are back on the trail of the dog-gondest mystery you ever saw! They're Wackier Than Ever! morePlot:
Nick and Nora are at their wise-cracking best as they investigate murder and racketeering at a local race-track. full summary | full synopsisUser Comments:
Perhaps My Favorite Thin Man Story moreUS Showtimes:
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(Complete credited cast)| William Powell | ... | Nick | |
| Myrna Loy | ... | Nora | |
| Barry Nelson | ... | Paul Clarke - reporter | |
| Donna Reed | ... | Molly - Stephens' receptionist | |
| Sam Levene | ... | Lieutenant Abrams | |
| Alan Baxter | ... | 'Whitey' Barrow | |
| Henry O'Neill | ... | Major Jason I. Sculley | |
| Richard Hall | ... | Nick, Jr. (as Dickie Hall) | |
| Stella Adler | ... | Claire Porter / Clara Peters | |
| Loring Smith | ... | 'Link' Stephens - Gambling syndicate boss | |
| Joseph Anthony | ... | Fred Macy - Stephens' deputy | |
| Lou Lubin | ... | 'Rainbow' Benny | |
| Louise Beavers | ... | Stella | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Aldrich Bowker | ... | Watchman (scenes deleted) | |
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97 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Certification:
UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (DVD rating) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (PCA #7707)Fun Stuff
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Continuity: Prior to Nick going into "Whitey" Barrow's apartment, when the police have already searched it, the camera cuts to Asta with the leash on the floor. Next shot is Nick opening the door with the leash in his hand. moreQuotes:
Nora Charles: He's getting more like his father everyday.Estrellita: He sure is. This morning he was playing with a corkscrew.
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Featured in Hollywood Remembers: Myrna Loy - So Nice to Come Home to (1991) (TV) moreFAQ
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I thought this was the best in the Thin Man series but, it should be pointed out, I was disappointed in the series as a whole. Of the six pictures, I only found two as "keepers."
This "episode" has less of the normal alcohol-worshiping, some great characters and some very funny lines. Some of those lines are very clever. Of course, there are a couple of really stupid people with dumb dialog, too, such as the cop in charge of the case. However, I really enjoyed the wild assortment of characters in this film and I always appreciate a film in which horse racing is involved.
The story can be confusing, but that's nothing new in these classic films in which the suspects are all rounded up Charlie Chan-style in one room and our hero divulges the crook despite hearing a bunch of excuses and accusations from all the suspects. Confusing or not, this is a fun story and interesting. It also was one of the few times I correctly guessed the killer!
Corny, but a very likable Thin Man story. William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson, Donna Reed, Sam Levene, and Asta the dog all provide good entertainment.