Fingers At The Window (1942) Classic Film, Laraine Day, Lew Ayres | Full Classic Movie HD

Fingers at the Window, (1942,) Classic Film, Laraine Day, Lew Ayres, | Full, Classic, Movie, HD,


Fingers at the Window (1942)
Director: Charles Lederer
Writers: Rose Caylor, John L. Balderston
Producer: B. P. Fineman
Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Runtime: 80 minutes
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Film Noir
Language: English
Country: United States

Synopsis
Fingers at the Window is a suspenseful mystery thriller set in a shadowy, anxiety-filled wartime Chicago. The story follows Oliver Duffy, a struggling actor who finds himself entangled in a series of bizarre axe murders sweeping through the city.

When he encounters Edwina Brown, a young nurse who may be a target of the killer, Oliver becomes her protector. As they navigate a city gripped by fear, they unravel a deeper conspiracy involving hypnotism, mental illness, and a diabolical plan.

Blending romance with noir elements and dark psychological themes, the film keeps the audience guessing until the final act.

Main Cast
Lew Ayres as Oliver Duffy

Laraine Day as Edwina Brown

Basil Rathbone as Dr. H. Santelle

Walter Kingsford as Dr. Cromwall

Miles Mander as Professor Sterling

Production Highlights
Directed by Charles Lederer, best known as a screenwriter (His Girl Friday, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), in one of his few directing efforts.

Features a moody and atmospheric setting, enhanced by wartime tension and urban paranoia.

Lew Ayres stars shortly before serving in WWII as a conscientious objector.

Basil Rathbone, known for portraying Sherlock Holmes, plays a more sinister, psychological role.

Legacy and Reception
Though not as well-known today, Fingers at the Window is recognized as an early example of film noir aesthetics and psychological mystery in Hollywood cinema.

With a clever blend of suspense and romance, the film stands out for:

Its eerie, dreamlike tone

Unique use of hypnotism and mental illness as plot devices

Strong performances by the leads

Today, it's appreciated by fans of classic noir and lesser-known 1940s thrillers.

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