Fingers at the Window_
"DANGER AT NIGHTFALL!"
In Chicago, an unemployed actor aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of ax murders, apparently committed by a lunatic.
Starring
Lew Ayres, Laraine Day, Basil Rathbone
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Fingers at the Window was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
In Chicago, an unemployed actor aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of ax murders, apparently committed by a lunatic.
Fingers at the Window is a Mystery, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (20)
Lew Ayres
Oliver Duffy
Laraine Day
Edwina 'Eddie' Brown
Basil Rathbone
Cesar Ferrari / Dr. H. Santelle
Walter Kingsford
Dr. Cromwall
Miles Mander
Dr. Kurt Immelman
Charles D. Brown
Police Inspector Gallagher
Cliff Clark
Police Lieutenant Allison
James Flavin
Police Lieutenant Schaeffer
Russell Gleason
Ogilvie
William Tannen
Devlan
Mark Daniels
Haguey
Bert Roach
Krum
Russell Hicks
Dr. Chandley
Charles Wagenheim
Fred F. Bixley
Robert Homans
Officer O'Garrity
Iris Adrian
Babe Stanton (uncredited)
MB
Margaret Bert
Mrs. Geversar (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Theater Stage Manager (uncredited)
RB
Robert Bradford
Whistles 'Over the Rainbow' (uncredited)
RB
Ralph Brooks
Dr. Shepherd (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fingers at the Window about?
In Chicago, an unemployed actor aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of ax murders, apparently committed by a lunatic.
How long is Fingers at the Window?
Fingers at the Window has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Fingers at the Window?
The cast of Fingers at the Window includes Lew Ayres, Laraine Day, Basil Rathbone, Walter Kingsford, Miles Mander.
What is the rating of Fingers at the Window?
Fingers at the Window has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Mystery
Thriller