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After the Thin Man (1936)

Directed by W.S. Van Dyke · 112 min · Comedy, Mystery, Crime

48.2 TOPICAL score · #2,050 of 6,776 films

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After returning to San Francisco, Nick and Nora Charles are drawn into the disappearance of Nora’s cousin’s husband. When he is found murdered, suspicion falls on the troubled family, and Nick reluctantly resumes his detective work. With Nora eagerly at his side, the pair follows a trail of jealousy, blackmail, secret relationships, and long-buried family scandals.

After the Thin Man (1936, directed by W.S. Van Dyke) has a TOPICAL score of 48.2 - ranked 2,050 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and critics, and lowest on historical impact. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Critics: 96% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7.3/10 (207 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 24 languages.

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Critics79
Audience59
Awards56
Historical impact26
Lasting engagement31
Cast89
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: William Powell (actor #423), Myrna Loy (actor #476), James Stewart (actor #2), Elissa Landi

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