Third Finger, Left Hand

Third Finger, Left Hand

Such Fun! Such Romance! IT'S WONDERFUL!

NR 1940 · 96 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

Magazine editor Margot Merrick pretends to be married in order to avoid advances from male colleagues. Unfortunately, things don't go to plan when Jeff Thompson, a potential suitor, uncovers the deception and decides to show up at Margot's family home posing as her husband!

Directed by Robert Z. Leonard · Written by Lionel Houser

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