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Third Finger, Left Hand
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Third Finger, Left Hand

1940-10-11 · 96 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy

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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Directors
Robert Z. Leonard
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Myrna LoyMyrna LoyMargot Sherwood Merrick
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn DouglasJeff Thompson
Raymond WalburnRaymond WalburnMr. Sherwood
Lee BowmanLee BowmanPhilip Booth
Bonita GranvilleBonita GranvilleVicky Sherwood
Felix BressartFelix BressartAugust "Gussie" Winkel
Donald MeekDonald MeekMr. Flandrin
Ann MorrissAnn MorrissBeth Hampshire
Sidney BlackmerSidney BlackmerHughie Wheeler
Ernest WhitmanErnest WhitmanSam
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesBurton
Jeff CoreyJeff CoreyJohann (uncredited)
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeShip Steward (uncredited)
May McAvoyMay McAvoyTelephone Operator (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Sr.Frank McGlynn Sr.Judge Holman (uncredited)
Ray TealRay TealCameraman in Ohio (uncredited)
Joe YuleJoe YuleNightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Ernie AlexanderMan at Railroad Station
William BaileyWilliam BaileyShip's Officer / Man Leaving Drugstore
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordWoman at Railroad Station

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