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Fingers at the Window

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Lew Ayres, Basil Rathbone, and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)
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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  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
  • Mystery
In Chicago, an unemployed actor aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of ax murders, apparently committed by a lunatic.In Chicago, an unemployed actor aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of ax murders, apparently committed by a lunatic.In Chicago, an unemployed actor aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of ax murders, apparently committed by a lunatic.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Lederer
  • Writers
    • Rose Caylor(screenplay)
    • Lawrence P. Bachmann(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lew Ayres
    • Laraine Day
    • Basil Rathbone
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Lederer
  • Writers
    • Rose Caylor(screenplay)
    • Lawrence P. Bachmann(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lew Ayres
    • Laraine Day
    • Basil Rathbone
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Lew Ayres and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres, Basil Rathbone, and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres, Basil Rathbone, and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres, Basil Rathbone, and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres, Basil Rathbone, and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres, Basil Rathbone, and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres, Laraine Day, and Walter Kingsford in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres in Fingers at the Window (1942)
    Lew Ayres, Basil Rathbone, and Laraine Day in Fingers at the Window (1942)

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    Lew Ayres
    Lew Ayres
    • Oliver Duffyas Oliver Duffy
    Laraine Day
    Laraine Day
    • Edwina Brownas Edwina Brown
    Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone
    • Dr. H. Santelleas Dr. H. Santelle
    Walter Kingsford
    Walter Kingsford
    • Dr. Cromwallas Dr. Cromwall
    Miles Mander
    Miles Mander
    • Dr. Kurt Immelmanas Dr. Kurt Immelman
    Charles D. Brown
    • Inspector Gallagheras Inspector Gallagher
    Cliff Clark
    • Lt. Allisonas Lt. Allison
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Lt. Schaefferas Lt. Schaeffer
    Russell Gleason
    Russell Gleason
    • Ogilvieas Ogilvie
    William Tannen
    William Tannen
    • Devlanas Devlan
    Mark Daniels
    Mark Daniels
    • Hagueyas Haguey
    Bert Roach
    Bert Roach
    • Krumas Krum
    Russell Hicks
    Russell Hicks
    • Dr. Chandleyas Dr. Chandley
    Charles Wagenheim
    Charles Wagenheim
    • Fred Bixleyas Fred Bixley
    Robert Homans
    Robert Homans
    • Officer O'Garrityas Officer O'Garrity
    Iris Adrian
    Iris Adrian
    • Babe Stantonas Babe Stanton
    • (uncredited)
    Ruth Alder
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Ernie Alexander
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Lederer
    • Writers
      • Rose Caylor(screenplay) (from a story by)
      • Lawrence P. Bachmann(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Lew Ayres changed his military status from "conscientious-objector" to "non-combatant" in April 1942 causing great consternation at M-G-M, which already re-shot the "Dr Kildare" film he had just completed, removing him from the cast completely. By the time this film was released, the furor had died down and it opened without incident. In fact, one reviewer noted the business was brisk, possibly because of Ayres' honesty and courage in jeopardizing his movie career for the sake of his principles.
    • Goofs
      When Oliver Duffy is shoved onto the elevated railroad track, there's enough space between the railroad ties for him to jump down. But when we see him from below clinging to one of the ties, there's no room for anyone to jump below. The ties are just inches apart.
    • Quotes

      Edwina Brown: It was in Paris that I first saw through men.

      Oliver Duffy: Oh, they're most transparent there.

    • Connections
      Featured in Pulp Cinema (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Over the Rainbow
      (1939) (uncredited)

      Music by Harold Arlen

      Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg

      Whistled by Lew Ayres (whistling dubbed by Robert Bradford)

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    Positive.
    This is a great little film and Lew Ayres is much under-rated as a leading man because of the Kildare series. he has a light touch that is only overpowered by the classic Basil Rathbone who gives even dross a great deal of class. Enjoy.
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    • Svengali-2001
    • Jun 7, 2000

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 1942 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Пальцы на стекле
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $320,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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