- Actors: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson, Donna Reed, Sam Levene
- Directors: W.S. Van Dyke
- Format: Import, NTSC
- Language: English
- Number of tapes: 1
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6301978552
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3.0 out of 5 stars
If it ain't broke don't fix it!,
By AbeStreet (Mayfield Heights, OH United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shadow of the Thin Man (VHS Tape)
SHADOW OF THE THIN MAN offers nothing really new but it does offer exactly what fans of the franchise expect. Nick and Nora get dragged into another murder mystery. They continue to bicker in their loving way. Nick and all his old street contacts help Nick do what the police cannot. Lt. Abrams (Sam Levene) last seen in AFTER THE THIN MAN returns. He is to Nick what Inspector Lestrad is to Sherlock Holmes. It's a treat to see a young Donna Reed in a film 5 years prior to her breakthrough performance in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and 2 decades prior to her self named sitcom. As usual, Nick with Nora's help rounds up all the suspects and walks the viewer through his deductive reasoning and then announces who the killer is. As this was the third sequel it is plain to see the basic formula that is present in all the THIN MAN films. It, by this film, had become about as complex as a color by numbers coloring book. Little imagination but still fun to do. I would rank this my fourth favorite of the six THIN MAN FILMS. I'm still waiting on the DVD release for this film and the other 4 sequels to the original THIN MAN. Hurry up!!!
4.0 out of 5 stars
4TH THIN MAN MOVIE AND STILL GOING STRONG.,
By Tim Janson (Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shadow of the Thin Man (VHS Tape)
I actually liked the 4th movie better than the Third. Back in California, Nick and Nora are staying at a posh hotel with a now young Nicky jr. (around 5 years old I guess) in tow.The Charles' take a trip to the local race track only to find that a jockey has been murdered. Their old pal Lt. Abrahms (played by Sam Levine) is there investigating. Soon, a newspaper reporter is killed and another reported, played by Barry Nelson is accused. As they are friends, Nick and Nora jump in to solve the crime. Donna Reed is also along as Nelson's girlfriend and the secretary of a crooked arena owner. As usual, the cast includes many fine character actors. The scene in a seafood restaurant where Nick tries (in vain) to get lobster while everyone else wants Sea Bass is priceless. Also great is a scene where Nick takes Nora to see pro wrestling and Nora really gets into the match. Not quite as strong as the first two movies, Shadow is still one of the better Thin Man movies.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (25 customer reviews) 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fine Installment In The Thin Man Series,
By Gary F. Taylor "GFT" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Shadow of the Thin Man (VHS Tape)
The high-living Nick and Nora Charles stumble into murder at a San Francisco racetrack and are quickly led into an investigation of various gambling rackets in this fast paced and very witty forth installment of the famous "Thin Man" series. The powerful charm of William Powell and Myrna Loy as a screen team is undimmed by passing time, and the script gives them plenty of opportunity to shine.Like all the "Thin Man" films, THE SHADOW OF THE THIN MAN offers a superior supporting cast including a very young Donna Reed--but the real standout here is Stella Adler, seldom seen on screen but a noted stage actress and famous acting coach. Adler's performance here is quite remarkable, at once sultry and disconcerting, and should not be overlooked. Although two more films were to come in the series, THE SHADOW OF THE THIN MAN is really the last significant film in the series. Both fans and newcomers will enjoy it! 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best of the series, but certainly worthwhile,
By Craig Clarke "Somebody Dies" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Shadow of the Thin Man (VHS Tape)
This time Nick and Nora (and Asta, of course) get themselves embroiled in the murder of a jockey--at the racetrack, no less! This along with helping out a reporter friend whose girlfriend's boss is involved in shady dealings. But none of this really matters, because the main reason to watch these films has always been the wisecracking chemistry between William Powell and Myrna Loy. And with characters named Link, Whitey, and Rainbow Benny, how can you go wrong? Plus, there's a bonus! At Nick, Jr.'s insistence, Nick actually drinks a glass of milk! 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
What a pair,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Shadow of the Thin Man (VHS Tape)
Was ever a detective's life -- to say nothing of his wife -- so sweet and stylish? Once again Mr. & Mrs. Detective, Nick and Nora Charles, find themselves in the middle of murder in this nicely paced, self-deprecating (Nora's hats), amuslingly performed film. William Powell and Myrna Loy deliver delightful performances with excellent supporting work coming from, among others, Lou Lubin (Rainbow Benny)and Stella Adler (Claire Porter). The latter stews and seethes and oozes so that you wish she had lots more to do in this film. Pretty Donna Reed sits and pouts. Dickie Hall as, Nick Jr., does a nice job with his cue cards. Of course there was never a pair like Nick and Nora Charles, at least not in the detective business. On the other hand, we are infinitely fortunate in the pairing of superb light comedian, William Powell, and a charming and intelligent Myrna Loy. Oh, to be able to go back to a time that never was.
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