Comedy Crime Mystery
While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
Directed by
W.S. Van Dyke
Ava Gardner
Passerby at Racetrack (uncredited)
Barry Nelson
Paul Clarke
Donna Reed
Molly Ford
Joe Devlin
Mug Starting Fight at Wrestling Match (uncredited)
Myrna Loy
Nora Charles
Ray Teal
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Joey Ray
Stephens' Clerk (uncredited)
William Powell
Nick Charles
Will Wright
Maguire (uncredited)
Sid Melton
Fingers (uncredited)
Henry O'Neill
Jason Sculley
Louise Beavers
Stella
Alan Baxter
Whitey Barrow
H.B. Haggerty
Mug (uncredited)
John George
Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited)
Lou Lubin
Rainbow Benny
Al Bain
Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited)
Loring Smith
Link Stephens
Fred Graham
Waiter with Steak (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Fenster (uncredited)
Jody Gilbert
Lana Webb (uncredited)
Arthur Aylesworth
Second Coroner (uncredited)
Tor Johnson
The Irish Thrush (uncredited)
Stella Adler
Claire Porter
Sam Levene
Lieutenant Abrams
George Lloyd
Pipey (uncredited)
Richard Hall
Nick Charles Jr.
Aldrich Bowker
Watchman (uncredited)
Skippy
Asta
Adeline DeWalt Reynolds
Barrows' Landlady (uncredited)
The Cardiff Giant
Bearded Wrestler (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
Cop (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited)

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