"FUNNIER THAN EVER in their first new laugh-thriller in 2 years!"21 November 1941Comedy, Crime, Mystery97 mins
Nick and Nora Charles are back at the racetrack—and murder is running a close second! While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., the sophisticated couple witnesses 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. William Powell and Myrna Loy return in top form as Hollywood’s favorite married detectives, with Asta adding his usual comic charm. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke, Shadow of the Thin Man is a stylish 1941 mystery-comedy packed with suspense, romance, sparkling dialogue, and the irresistible Nick-and-Nora chemistry that made the series a classic.
Josh doesn't like the way things go at home and decides to quit and get out. Later, his wife gets what purports to be his farewell letter, which is intended to lead her to believe he has committed suicide.
Charlie plays an actor who bungles several scenes and is kicked out. He returns convincingly dressed as a lady and charms the director, but Charlie never makes it into the film.
Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders.
The Tramp interferes with the celebration of several kid auto races in Venice, California (Junior Vanderbilt Cup Race, January 10 and 11, 1914), standing himself in the way of the cameraman who is filming the event.
The hero, a janitor played by Chaplin, is fired from work for accidentally knocking his bucket of water out the window and onto his boss the chief banker (Tandy).
Ollie falls in love with a woman. When he discovers she's already married, he unsuccessfully attempts suicide but he and Stan then decide to join the Foreign Legion to get away from their troubles.
Mr. Snookie steals an umbrella and then, while trying to help a woman to cross a puddle, the Tramp appears and intervenes.
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Shadow of the Thin Man Official Trailer #1 - Henry O'Neill Movie (1941) HD
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The Shadow Of The Thin Man Trailer 1941
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Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)
A scene from 1941's Shadow of the Thin Man in which Nick and Nora Charles just happen to be nearby when someone is murdered for the second time in two ...
Shadow of the Thin Man - Trailer
A jockey who threw a race is murdered in the locker room. "My they're strict at this track!" Nora Charles exclaims. With that she (Myrna Loy) and hubby Nick ...
Shadow of the Thin Man - Trailer
A jockey who threw a race is murdered in the locker room. "My they're strict at this track!" Nora Charles exclaims. With that she (Myrna Loy) and hubby Nick ...
Stella Adler in "Shadow of the Thin Man" (MGM 1941)
Stella Adler gives a good slap in this short clip.
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