Third Finger, Left Hand
“Such Fun! Such Romance! IT'S WONDERFUL!”
Synopsis
Magazine editor Margot Merrick pretends to be married in order to avoid advances from male colleagues. Unfortunately, things don't go to plan when Jeff Thompson, a potential suitor, uncovers the deception and decides to show up at Margot's family home posing as her husband!
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Third Finger, Left Hand - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Myrna Loy
Margot Sherwood Merrick
Melvyn Douglas
Jeff Thompson
Raymond Walburn
Mr. Sherwood
Lee Bowman
Philip Booth
Bonita Granville
Vicky Sherwood
Felix Bressart
August "Gussie" Winkel
Donald Meek
Mr. Flandrin
Ann Morriss
Beth Hampshire
Sidney Blackmer
Hughie Wheeler
Ernest Whitman
Sam
Halliwell Hobbes
Burton
Jeff Corey
Johann (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Ship Steward (uncredited)
May McAvoy
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Judge Holman (uncredited)
Ray Teal
Cameraman in Ohio (uncredited)
Joe Yule
Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Ernie Alexander
Man at Railroad Station
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Houser
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Third Finger, Left Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Lionel Houser
David Snell
George J. Folsey
Robert Z. Leonard, John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Houser
Screenplay
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Robert Z. Leonard
Producer
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Third Finger, Left Hand
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What is Third Finger, Left Hand about?
Magazine editor Margot Merrick pretends to be married in order to avoid advances from male colleagues. Unfortunately, things don't go to plan when Jeff Thompson, a potential suitor, uncovers the deception and decides to show up at Margot's family home posing as her husband!
Who directed Third Finger, Left Hand?
Third Finger, Left Hand was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Third Finger, Left Hand?
The principal cast of Third Finger, Left Hand includes Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman, Bonita Granville.
When was Third Finger, Left Hand released and how long is it?
Third Finger, Left Hand was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Third Finger, Left Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Third Finger, Left Hand was composed by David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Third Finger, Left Hand?
Third Finger, Left Hand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).