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After the Thin Man (1936)

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This second of MGM's Thin Man films reteams William Powell and Myrna Loy as, respectively, bibulous private detective Nick Charles and his socialite wife Nora. The Charleses are sucked into another murder case via Nick's lovely cousin Elissa Landi, whose husband Alan Marshall has vanished. Hubby has been conducting an affair with nightclub thrush Dorothy McNulty (later known as Penny Singleton) and is also blackmailing gangsterish Joseph Calleia. When the corpses begin piling up, Nick and Nora

Unrated, 1 hr. 53 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Aug 2, 2005

MGM Home Entertainment

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All Critics (17) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (0) | DVD (6)

After the Thin Man boasts two things that the original lacks; a much more engaging caper, and a first-rate performance by a shockingly young Jimmy Stewart.

July 14, 2009 Full Review Source: Film and Felt | Comment
Film and Felt

A good enough sequel to The Thin Man.

July 29, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

In the view of many fans, After the Thin Man (1936) is the best episode in the series; and I can't say I disagree.

July 26, 2005 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis | Comment
Movie Metropolis

...as delightful an entry in the series as the first movie was. (The Complete Thin Man Collection)

July 26, 2005 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis | Comment
Movie Metropolis

For some this funny, witty, well-acted sequel is better than the first picture in the series.

July 4, 2005 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

A strong sequel with a most unusual villain.

April 4, 2003 Comment
San Francisco Examiner

Superior sequel. Not up to the original, but close

August 22, 2002 Comment
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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Audience Reviews for After the Thin Man

"Nora, let's get something to eat, I'm thirsty." A decent mystery and more knowing naughtiness with Mr. & Mrs Charles. Myrna's gowns are off the hook in this one.

July 6, 2007
brooklynspo

Super Reviewer

A great sequel to The Thin Man, I recommend seeing the whole series they're all so good. This one has a very surprising performance from James Stewart.

September 3, 2010
ajv2688

Super Reviewer

    1. Nora Charles: [last line as Nick gapes at Nora knitting baby booties] And you call yourslef a detective.
    – Submitted by Alexis S (2 months ago)
    1. Selma Landis: Goodnight Nick, and thanks so much for everything. I want to kiss you. [looks at Nora] May I?
    2. Nora Charles: Go right ahead. But I warn you, it's a hard habit to get out of.
    – Submitted by Alexis S (2 months ago)
    1. Nick Charles: I mean, did I ever tell you that you're the most fascinating woman this side of the Rockies?
    2. Nora Charles: Wait till you see me on the other side.
    – Submitted by Alexis S (2 months ago)

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