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After the Thin Man (1936)

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Release Date: Dec 25, 1936 Wide

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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

Directed By: W.S. Van Dyke

In Theaters: Dec 25, 1936 Wide

On DVD: Aug 2, 2005

MGM Home Entertainment

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Cast

William Powell
Nick Charles
Myrna Loy
Nora Charles
James Stewart
David Graham
Elissa Landi
Selma Landis
Joseph Calleia
Dancer
Jessie Ralph
Aunt Katherine Forrest
Alan Marshal
Robert Landis
Teddy Hart
Floyd Casper
Sam Levene
Lt. Abrams
William Law
Lum Kee
George Zucco
Dr. Adolph Kammer
Paul Fix
Phil Byrnes
Edie Adams
Girl
Ernie Alexander
Murray Alper
Kid
Charles Arnt
Drunk (uncredited)
Vince Barnett
Wrestling manager
William Benedict
Donald Briggs
Reporter
William Burress
General
John K. Butler
Racetrack Tout
Joe Caits
Joe
Charles "Heinie" Conklin
Edgar Dearing
Bill the San Francisco ...
Doroth�e
Polly Byrnes
Mary Gordon
Rose (the cook)
Maude Turner Gordon
Helen
Ben Hall
Butcher Boy
Sherry Hall
Photographer
Clarence Kolb
Lucius
Richard Loo
Headwaiter
Dorothy McNulty
Polly Byrnes
John T. Murray
Jerry
Jack Norton
Reporter
Harvey Parry
Thomas Pogue
William
George H. Reed
Porter
Tom Ricketts
Henry the Butler
Constantine Romanoff
Dick Rush
San Francisco Detective
Alice H. Smith
Emily
George Taylor
Eddie
Zeffie Tilbury
Lucy
Charles Trowbridge
Police Examiner
Harry Tyler
Fingers
Guy Usher
Chief of Detectives
Monte Vandergrift
Man (uncredited)
Dorothy Vaughan
Charlotte
Bobby Watson
Leader of Late Crowd
Eric Wilton
Peter butler
John Kelly
Harold
George Guhl
S.F. Police Captain
Baldwin Cooke
Photographer
Edith Kingdon
Hattie
Sue Moore
Jack Adair
Escort of Dizzy Blonde
Ed Allen
Man
Joe Phillips
Willie
Jack Raymond
Photographer

Critic Reviews for After the Thin Man

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

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Gabe Leibowitz

Film and Felt

A good enough sequel to The Thin Man.

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

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Dennis Schwartz

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

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John J. Puccio

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

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John J. Puccio

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

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

A strong sequel with a most unusual villain.

April 4, 2003 Comment

Jeffrey M. Anderson

San Francisco Examiner

Superior sequel. Not up to the original, but close

August 22, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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"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

Bob Stinson

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

AJ Verser

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After the Thin Man Quotes

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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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