The script of After The Thin Man.
The Nick and Nora Charles arrive in San Francisco, to a surprise party at their home. A few minutes later as the door bell rings a man collapses, saying Mees Selma Young, and dies. The man is Pedro Dominges, ex-gardener of Nora Charles' father.
But the Charles pair are invited to her family home, run by her Aunt Katherine Forrest, a formidable character. To be informed that the husband of cousin Selma Landis, nee Forrest, has disappeared. Although the whole family disapprove of Nick's former profession Aunt Katherine wishes him to look for Robert Landis.
With the help of Lt Abrams, Nick investigates.
An enjoyable historical mystery story, a re-read. ( )

Nora's disagreeable family needs his help finding a missing husband.

Wise-cracking alcoholics solve another mystery.

It doesn't compare with the original, but that's to be expected. It's a nice enough movie, though, with sufficient Nick and Nora Being Nick and Nora to bump it up from okay to good. But why does the dog have its own scenes?

Concept: B
Story: B
Characters: A
Dialog: A
Pacing: C
Cinematography: B
Special effects/design: B
Acting: C
Music: C

Enjoyment: B

GPA: 2.9/4 ( )