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Third Finger, Left Hand 1940

Runtime

96 mins

Language

English

English

Magazine editor Margot Merrick pretends to be married to deflect persistent advances from her male colleagues. When Jeff Thompson, a charming suitor, discovers the deception, he shows up at her family home claiming to be her husband. Their unexpected charade spirals into a comedic tangle of mistaken identities, heartfelt moments, and an unlikely romance.

Magazine editor Margot Merrick pretends to be married to deflect persistent advances from her male colleagues. When Jeff Thompson, a charming suitor, discovers the deception, he shows up at her family home claiming to be her husband. Their unexpected charade spirals into a comedic tangle of mistaken identities, heartfelt moments, and an unlikely romance.

Does Third Finger, Left Hand have end credit scenes?

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Third Finger, Left Hand does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Explore the complete cast of Third Finger, Left Hand, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Jeff Corey

Jeff Corey

Johann (uncredited)

Donald Meek

Donald Meek

Mr. Flandrin

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

Jeff Thompson

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Margot Sherwood Merrick

Lee Bowman

Lee Bowman

Philip Booth

William Bailey

William Bailey

Ship's Officer / Man Leaving Drugstore

Sidney Blackmer

Sidney Blackmer

Hughie Wheeler

Felix Bressart

Felix Bressart

August "Gussie" Winkel

Bonita Granville

Bonita Granville

Vicky Sherwood

May McAvoy

May McAvoy

Telephone Operator (uncredited)

Tim Ryan

Tim Ryan

Third Mate on Ship

Ray Teal

Ray Teal

Cameraman in Ohio (uncredited)

Marjorie Gateson

Marjorie Gateson

Mrs. Russell

Frank McGlynn Sr.

Frank McGlynn Sr.

Judge Holman (uncredited)

Cyril Ring

Cyril Ring

Man at Railroad Station

Mira McKinney

Mira McKinney

Ms. Dell

Frank O'Connor

Frank O'Connor

Man at Railroad Station

Ernest Whitman

Ernest Whitman

Sam

Howard Lang

Howard Lang

Maurice Costello

Maurice Costello

Man at Railroad Station

Edward Cecil

Edward Cecil

Train Conductor

Frederick Burton

Frederick Burton

Mr. Thompson

Sidney D'Albrook

Sidney D'Albrook

Man at Railroad Station

Jack Mulhall

Jack Mulhall

Niagara Falls Guide

Frank McLure

Frank McLure

Man at Lunch Counter

Alexander Pollard

Alexander Pollard

Nightclub Waiter

Forbes Murray

Forbes Murray

Wilbur

Dorothy Vernon

Dorothy Vernon

Woman at Railroad Station

Ernie Alexander

Ernie Alexander

Man at Railroad Station

Dick Rush

Dick Rush

Man at Railroad Station

Sayre Dearing

Sayre Dearing

Nightclub Patron

Milton Parsons

Milton Parsons

Arcade Photographer

Philip Sleeman

Philip Sleeman

Headwaiter

Greta Granstedt

Greta Granstedt

Selma

Andrew Tombes

Andrew Tombes

Mr. Kelland

Halliwell Hobbes

Halliwell Hobbes

Burton

Helen Dickson

Helen Dickson

Woman in Berth

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Night Club Patron

Walter Soderling

Walter Soderling

Man in Berth

Grace Hayle

Grace Hayle

Mrs. Kelland

Joe Yule

Joe Yule

Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)

Barbara Bedford

Barbara Bedford

Woman at Railroad Station

Harry Tyler

Harry Tyler

Martin

Joe Whitehead

Joe Whitehead

Barney

John Ince

John Ince

Man at Railroad Station

Jean Fenwick

Jean Fenwick

Ms. Carruthers

Raymond Walburn

Raymond Walburn

Mr. Sherwood

Leila McIntyre

Leila McIntyre

Mrs. Thompson

Arthur Belasco

Arthur Belasco

Man at Railroad Station

Edna Holland

Edna Holland

Ms. Lawton

Milton Kibbee

Milton Kibbee

Ship Steward (uncredited)

Ray Cooke

Ray Cooke

Ship Steward

Ken Christy

Ken Christy

Pullman Conductor

Lloyd Whitlock

Lloyd Whitlock

Herbert

Ricardo Lord Cezon

Ricardo Lord Cezon

Minor Role

William Halligan

William Halligan

Ralph Russell

Marvin Stephens

Marvin Stephens

Merton

Rita Quigley

Rita Quigley

Elvira Kelland

Olive Blakeney

Olive Blakeney

Louise

John Webb Dillion

John Webb Dillion

Man at Railroad Station

Christina Teague

Christina Teague

Woman at Railroad Station

Gertrude Simpson

Gertrude Simpson

Woman in Berth

Florence Shirley

Florence Shirley

Agnes

Jane Goude

Jane Goude

Emma

Ann Morriss

Ann Morriss

Beth Hampshire

Alice Keating

Alice Keating

Woman at Railroad Station

Art Berry Sr.

Art Berry Sr.

Man at Railroad Station

Ann Marsters

Ann Marsters

Woman at Railroad Station

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