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Shadow of the Thin Man

1941 · 97 min

A breezy, bantering whodunit that glides along on charm, wisecracks and cocktail-hour chemistry rather than dread.

Directed by
W.S. Van Dyke
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Starring
William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson
Tagline
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Overview
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.

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Directed by
W.S. Van Dyke
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Starring
William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson
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How it feels

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Tone
  • lightstrength 3 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • corruption
  • mystery
  • deception
  • love
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • procedural
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour7
Realism6
Romance4
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity6
Emotional weight2

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Details

Genres
comedy, crime, mystery
Directed by
W.S. Van Dyke
Written by
Harry Kurnitz, Irving Brecher
Starring
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Cinematography
William H. Daniels
Runtime
97 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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