Shadow of the Thin Man

The story

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.

In the same saga

The Thin Man Collection

In release order

The Thin Man

1934

After the Thin Man

1936

Another Thin Man

1939

This film

Shadow of the Thin Man

1941

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The Thin Man Goes Home

1944

Song of the Thin Man

1947

Cast

W William PowellNick Charles M Myrna LoyNora Charles B Barry NelsonPaul Clarke D Donna ReedMolly Ford S Sam LeveneLieutenant Abrams A Alan BaxterWhitey Barrow H Henry O'NeillJason Sculley R Richard HallNick Charles Jr. S Stella AdlerClaire Porter L Loring SmithLink Stephens J Joseph AnthonyFred Macy L Lou LubinRainbow Benny

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L Louise BeaversStella S SkippyAsta O Oliver BlakeFenster (uncredited) A Adeline DeWalt ReynoldsBarrows' Landlady (uncredited) G George LloydPipey (uncredited) S Sid MeltonFingers (uncredited) J Jody GilbertLana Webb (uncredited) T Tor JohnsonThe Irish Thrush (uncredited) T The Cardiff GiantBearded Wrestler (uncredited) A Ava GardnerPasserby at Racetrack (uncredited) J John GeorgeWrestling Match Spectator (uncredited) A Aldrich BowkerWatchman (uncredited) H H.B. HaggertyMug (uncredited) A Al BainWrestling Match Spectator (uncredited) A Arthur AylesworthSecond Coroner (uncredited) T Tom ColemanCop (uncredited) J Joe DevlinMug Starting Fight at Wrestling Match (uncredited) F Fred GrahamWaiter with Steak (uncredited) H Herschel GrahamWrestling Match Spectator (uncredited) J Joey RayStephens' Clerk (uncredited) R Ray TealCab Driver (uncredited) W Will WrightMaguire (uncredited)