Review of Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) by Art S — 01 Jun 2015
Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) - W. S. Van Dyke.
Two years later, Nick and Nora Charles are back in the third sequel to The Thin Man (1934), originally based on stories by Dashiell Hammett (but no longer). Their son, Nick Jr., is about 4 or 5 years old but fortunately he is restricted to the first few minutes of the film. I must say that Myrna Loy really is proving to be William Powell's equal in her sly bumbling way (helping to solve the crimes) and her way with a "knowing look" is superb. This time they are charged with breaking a gambling syndicate after a jockey's death. Powell really does round up the suspects and have them in Detective Sam Levene's office at the end of the picture for the final "reveal" - which I didn't see coming. But should I have? For those who wish to indulge in the lighter side of comedy-mystery.
This review of Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) was written by Art S on 01 Jun 2015.
Shadow of the Thin Man has generally received positive reviews.
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