After the Thin Man
1936, Comedy/Drama, 1h 53m
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Nick Charles
Nora Charles
David Graham
Selma Landis, Nora's Cousin
Lichee Club Owner
Aunt Katherine Forrest
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Critic Reviews for After the Thin Man
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The two leading players seem to have a swell time throughout.
March 26, 2009 | Full Review… -
Surprisingly successful sequel to the delightful, Dashiell Hammett-based comedy-mystery, The Thin Man, with Powell and Loy as charmingly witty as ever.
June 24, 2006 -
If After the Thin Man is not quite the delight The Thin Man was, it is, at the very least, one of the most urbane comedies of the season.
March 25, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
The mystery elements amount to much less than Powell and Loy's effervescent interplay as the movies' most happily married couple.
January 1, 2000 | Full Review… -
The movie gets a lot of mileage out of comic bits that would prove to be recurring gags throughout the series.
January 29, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
Worthy successor to The Thin Man.
April 22, 2020 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for After the Thin Man
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Jun 16, 2016This is such a delightful movie. Myrna Loy and William Powell are a perfect couple, each of them so endearing, and their banter is as sharp, witty, and alive today as it was in 1936. I was continually tickled by them throughout the movie, as he contends with her aristocratic and stuffy family, she playfully comments on his saltier acquaintances, and together they find themselves trying to unravel a murder mystery. As an added bonus, we get to see Jimmy Stewart in one of his earlier roles, and cute dog tricks provided by Asta. Oh, and in a brief scene, check out the woman dancing amidst a wild party they come home to - I loved these little touches. The shots of San Francisco and various sets are beautiful, the attire is gorgeous, and the script is strong, which resulted in screenwriters Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett being nominated for an Oscar. Pulling all of the suspects together at the end is a little formulaic and it gets somewhat complicated to understand all of the motives and actions, but it keeps you guessing and the final 'whodunit' is clear. Movies that try to do it all, having elements of comedy, mystery, romance, drama, and song and dance, are often weaker as a result - but here the entire package is quite satisfying. This was the second movie in what would be six total in this series, but it stands on its own and while watching it, you can understand why it was so popular. The murder mystery gets a little glib but still merits four stars, and Loy and Powell are compelling and warrant four and a half, so I round up on the overall rating.Antonius B Super Reviewer
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Sep 03, 2010A 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.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Jul 17, 2009The sequel to The Thin Man finds Nick and Norah Charles on their way home to California after solving the east coast case (as seen in the first film). Nick thinks he's in for a restful respite after his New York adventure, but upon arriving home, Norah's cousin calls for help, desperate to find her missing husband. He is out running around with other women, and soon gets himself stuck in a blackmailing scheme. Much of this movie will seem familiar to those who've seen the first one, it follows the previously established formula very faithfully. We the audience are given a list of suspects, all with a possible motive for murder, and are allowed the fun of trying to figure out "who dun it". Myrna Loy and William Powell reprise their roles as the lovingly sophisticated and witty couple, and Powell's Nick is still a raging alcoholic (and of course Asta, their cute little dog is back, cuter than ever). Perhaps it's not quite as good as the first one (the dialogue is a little less risque and funny this time around), but there's enough laughs and surprises to make it well worth a watch.Devon B Super Reviewer
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Dec 14, 2008in certain ways i enjoyed this installment more than the first. though it follows the same basic premise, i found this story more engaging. and with the success of the first film, the production values of this film are a marked improvement.chase _ Super Reviewer
After the Thin Man Quotes
| Nora Charles: | You wouldn't know them, Darling. They're respectable. |
| Nora Charles: | (Last line as Nick gapes at Nora knitting baby booties): And you call yourslef a detective. |
| Nora Charles: | [last line as Nick gapes at Nora knitting baby booties] And you call yourslef a detective. |
| Selma Landis: | Goodnight Nick, and dthanks so much for everything. I want to kiss you. (Looks at Nora). May I? |
| Selma Landis: | Goodnight Nick, and thanks so much for everything. I want to kiss you. [looks at Nora] May I? |
| Nora Charles: | Go right ahead. But i warn you, it's a hard habit to get out of. |
| Nora Charles: | Go right ahead. But I warn you, it's a hard habit to get out of. |
| Nick Charles: | I mean, did I ever tell you that you're the most fascinating woman this side of the Rockies? |
| Nora Charles: | Wait till you see me on the other side. |
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