Third Finger, Left Hand (1940): Cast
Third Finger, Left Hand is a 1940 comedy directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring Myrna Loy as Margot Sherwood Merrick, Melvyn Douglas and Leila McIntyre. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Third Finger, Left Hand About?
The premise of Third Finger, Left Hand without spoilers.
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.
Third Finger, Left Hand Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- screwball comedy
- painter
- gallery paintings
- lie
- impersonating a prostitute
- misunderstandings
- married
- magazine
- editor
- wedding
- deception
- artist
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- somewhere over the rainbow
- skee ball
- train
- sister
- romantic rivalry
- rainstorm
- publisher
- property settlement
- porter
- photographer
- ohio
- niagara falls
- new york city
- minister
- lawyer
- impersonation
- forced marriage
- fashion
- fake marriage
- executive
- divorce
- dinner party
- dancing
- career woman
- butler
- art dealer
- arcade
Third Finger, Left Hand Cast & Characters
Myrna Loy leads the cast as Margot Sherwood Merrick, with Melvyn Douglas as Jeff Thompson and Leila McIntyre as Mrs. Thompson. Directed by Robert Z. Leonard; 69 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Z. Leonard
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Myrna Loy as Margot Sherwood Merrick -
Melvyn Douglas as Jeff Thompson - Leila McIntyre as Mrs. Thompson
- Tim Ryan as Third Mate on Ship
Also Starring in Third Finger, Left Hand
· 65 more- Donald Meek Mr. Flandrin
- Jeff Corey Johann (uncredited)
- Lee Bowman Philip Booth
- Frank O'Connor Man at Railroad Station
- Milton Kibbee Ship Steward (uncredited)
- Cyril Ring Man at Railroad Station
- Ray Teal Cameraman in Ohio (uncredited)
- Forbes Murray Wilbur
- Brooks Benedict Night Club Patron
- Harry Tyler Martin
- Jack Mulhall Niagara Falls Guide
- Dorothy Vernon Woman at Railroad Station
- Frank McLure Man at Lunch Counter
- Dick Rush Man at Railroad Station
- Sayre Dearing Nightclub Patron
- Barbara Bedford Woman at Railroad Station
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- Halliwell Hobbes Burton
- William Bailey Ship's Officer / Man Leaving Drugstore
- Sidney Blackmer Hughie Wheeler
- Andrew Tombes Mr. Kelland
- Ernie Alexander Man at Railroad Station
- Grace Hayle Mrs. Kelland
- Milton Parsons Arcade Photographer
- Walter Soderling Man in Berth
- John Ince Man at Railroad Station
- John Butler Telegrapher at Railroad Station
- Alexander Pollard Nightclub Waiter
- Helen Dickson Woman in Berth
- Raymond Walburn Mr. Sherwood
- Marjorie Gateson Mrs. Russell
- Bonita Granville Vicky Sherwood
- Frederick Burton Mr. Thompson
- Mira McKinney Ms. Dell
- Maurice Costello Man at Railroad Station
- Edna Holland Ms. Lawton
- Felix Bressart August "Gussie" Winkel
- Frank McGlynn Sr. Judge Holman (uncredited)
- Joe Yule Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
- Ken Christy Pullman Conductor
- Lloyd Whitlock Herbert
- William Halligan Ralph Russell
- Sidney D'Albrook Man at Railroad Station
- Ray Cooke Ship Steward
- Greta Granstedt Selma
- Jean Fenwick Ms. Carruthers
- Ernest Whitman Sam
- Philip Sleeman Headwaiter
- May McAvoy Telephone Operator (uncredited)
- Joe Whitehead Barney
- Arthur Belasco Man at Railroad Station
- Howard Lang
- Ann Morriss Beth Hampshire
- Olive Blakeney Louise
- John Webb Dillion Man at Railroad Station
- Edward Cecil Train Conductor
- Rita Quigley Elvira Kelland
- Florence Shirley Agnes
- Gertrude Simpson Woman in Berth
- Alice Keating Woman at Railroad Station
- Ricardo Lord Cezon Minor Role
- Marvin Stephens Merton
- Art Berry Sr. Man at Railroad Station
- Jane Goude Emma
- Christina Teague Woman at Railroad Station
- Ann Marsters Woman at Railroad Station
More from Robert Z. Leonard
More films directed by Robert Z. Leonard, best-rated first: Pride and Prejudice, A Tale of Two Cities, The Great Ziegfeld and Beautiful But Dangerous.
Third Finger, Left Hand Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Third Finger, Left Hand.
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Third Finger, Left Hand FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Third Finger, Left Hand, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Third Finger, Left Hand?
Third Finger, Left Hand runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Third Finger, Left Hand released?
Third Finger, Left Hand was released on October 11, 1940.
Who directed Third Finger, Left Hand?
Third Finger, Left Hand was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
More films by Robert Z. Leonard Who is in the cast of Third Finger, Left Hand?
Third Finger, Left Hand stars Myrna Loy as Margot Sherwood Merrick, Melvyn Douglas as Jeff Thompson and Leila McIntyre as Mrs. Thompson, among 69 credited actors.
Does Third Finger, Left Hand have a post-credit scene?
No. Third Finger, Left Hand has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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