Fingers at the Window

A stage magician is murdered in his dressing room, and the police suspect a jealous rival. However, a resourceful detective and the victim's loyal assistant begin to uncover a deeper conspiracy involving a series of seemingly unrelated crimes and a desperate hunt for a valuable stolen jewel. As they delve deeper, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of deception and betrayal, where the true culprit is hidden in plain sight.

Released during the height of World War II, "Fingers at the Window" received a generally mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its atmospheric suspense and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Basil Rathbone. However, some found the plot to be a bit convoluted and predictable in its resolution. Audiences at the time likely enjoyed its thrilling mystery elements and escape from wartime realities.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Basil Rathbone's compelling performance.

• Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and overly complicated.

• A solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the mystery-thriller genre of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this older film.

The film was based on the story "The Case of the Curious Bride" by Kurt Steel.