
Shadow of the Thin Man1941
About
- Runtime
- 1 hour 37 minutes
- Language
- English
- Tagline
- FUNNIER THAN EVER in their first new laugh-thriller in 2 years!
- 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.
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Released
- November 21, 1941
- Budget
- $821,000
- Revenue
- $2,301,000
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Credits
Directing
- W.S. Van DykeDirector
Writing
- Dashiell HammettCharacters
- Harry KurnitzStory
- Irving BrecherScreenplay
- Harry KurnitzScreenplay
Art
- Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
- Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
Camera
- William H. DanielsDirector of Photography
Costume & Make-Up
- Robert KallochCostume Design
Editing
- Robert KernEditor
Sound
- David SnellMusic
- Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision

















