Shadow of the Thin Man
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Synopsis
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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Shadow of the Thin Man - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-21
Top Cast
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William Powell
Nick Charles
Myrna Loy
Nora Charles
Barry Nelson
Paul Clarke
Donna Reed
Molly Ford
Sam Levene
Lieutenant Abrams
Alan Baxter
Whitey Barrow
Henry O'Neill
Jason Sculley
Richard Hall
Nick Charles Jr.
Stella Adler
Claire Porter
Loring Smith
Link Stephens
Joseph Anthony
Fred Macy
Lou Lubin
Rainbow Benny
Louise Beavers
Stella
Skippy
Asta
Oliver Blake
Fenster (uncredited)
Adeline DeWalt Reynolds
Barrows' Landlady (uncredited)
George Lloyd
Pipey (uncredited)
Sid Melton
Fingers (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$821K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.8x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kurnitz, Irving Brecher
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Shadow of the Thin Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $821K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Harry Kurnitz, Irving Brecher, Dashiell Hammett
David Snell
William H. Daniels
Robert Kern
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Kurnitz
Screenplay
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Irving Brecher
Screenplay
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Robert Kern
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow of the Thin Man
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What is Shadow of the Thin Man about?
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.
Who directed Shadow of the Thin Man?
Shadow of the Thin Man was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Shadow of the Thin Man?
The principal cast of Shadow of the Thin Man includes William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson, Donna Reed, Sam Levene.
When was Shadow of the Thin Man released and how long is it?
Shadow of the Thin Man was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shadow of the Thin Man?
Shadow of the Thin Man had a reported production budget of $821K and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (2.8 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Shadow of the Thin Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadow of the Thin Man was composed by David Snell.
Is Shadow of the Thin Man based on a book or true story?
Shadow of the Thin Man is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dashiell Hammett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadow of the Thin Man?
Shadow of the Thin Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).