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Fingers at the Window
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Fingers at the Window

1942-04-22 · 80 min · ★ 5.7

Mystery · Thriller

In Chicago, an unemployed actor aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of ax murders, apparently committed by a lunatic.

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Directors
Charles Lederer
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lew AyresLew AyresOliver Duffy
Laraine DayLaraine DayEdwina 'Eddie' Brown
Basil RathboneBasil RathboneCesar Ferrari / Dr. H. Santelle
Walter KingsfordWalter KingsfordDr. Cromwall
Miles ManderMiles ManderDr. Kurt Immelman
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownPolice Inspector Gallagher
Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkPolice Lieutenant Allison
James FlavinJames FlavinPolice Lieutenant Schaeffer
Russell GleasonRussell GleasonOgilvie
William TannenWilliam TannenDevlan
Mark DanielsMark DanielsHaguey
Bert RoachBert RoachKrum
Russell HicksRussell HicksDr. Chandley
Charles WagenheimCharles WagenheimFred F. Bixley
Robert HomansRobert HomansOfficer O'Garrity
Iris AdrianIris AdrianBabe Stanton (uncredited)
Margaret BertMrs. Geversar (uncredited)
Sam AshSam AshTheater Stage Manager (uncredited)
Robert BradfordWhistles 'Over the Rainbow' (uncredited)
Ralph BrooksDr. Shepherd (uncredited)

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