Third Finger, Left Hand (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1940, Third Finger, Left Hand is a comedy film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 96 minutes. “Such Fun! Such Romance! IT'S WONDERFUL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Third Finger, Left Hand stars Myrna Loy as Margot Sherwood Merrick, Melvyn Douglas as Jeff Thompson, Raymond Walburn as Mr. Sherwood and Lee Bowman as Philip Booth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Third Finger, Left Hand has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Third Finger, Left Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Third Finger, Left Hand tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Third Finger, Left Hand (1940)?
- In US, Third Finger, Left Hand is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Third Finger, Left Hand worth watching?
- Third Finger, Left Hand holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Third Finger, Left Hand?
- Third Finger, Left Hand stars Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman and Bonita Granville.
- When was Third Finger, Left Hand released?
- Third Finger, Left Hand was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.