Rings on Her Fingers (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1942, Rings on Her Fingers is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Rouben Mamoulian, running about 86 minutes. “she kissed him out of his life's savings... but the poor guy loved it” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Susan Miller works behind the girdle counter in a department store and dreams about the beautiful clothes and glamour she can never hope to have. Enter May Worthington and Warren, a pair of con artists who pose as the mother and uncle of a pretty girl in order to separate millionaires from their money. They convince Susan she has an opportunity to fulfill all her dreams, and the trio heads for Palm Beach. Susan meets John Wheeler who says he is shopping for a sailboat. Believing that he is a millionaire, Warren and May sell him a boat that doesn't belong to them, and make off with his $15,000 life savings. Looking for greener pastures, they work themselves into the family of wealthy Tod Fenwick, who falls for Sue, posing as "Linda Worthington". But John shows up as a guest of Fenwick and he tells "Linda", not knowing she was part of the scam, that he has a detective after the fake captain that sold him the boat...
Who’s in it. Rings on Her Fingers stars Henry Fonda as John Wheeler, Gene Tierney as Susan Miller / Linda Worthington, Laird Cregar as Warren and Shepperd Strudwick as Tod Fenwick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Rings on Her Fingers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rings on Her Fingers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rings on Her Fingers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rings on Her Fingers (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rings on Her Fingers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rings on Her Fingers worth watching?
- Rings on Her Fingers holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rings on Her Fingers?
- Rings on Her Fingers stars Henry Fonda, Gene Tierney, Laird Cregar, Shepperd Strudwick and Spring Byington.
- When was Rings on Her Fingers released?
- Rings on Her Fingers was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.