“The Beast with Five Fingers” is a 1946 American mystery horror film directed by Robert Florey. The film stars Robert Alda, Andrea King, and Peter Lorre, and is based on a 1919 short story by W. F. Harvey12.
The plot revolves around a pianist named Francis Ingram, who lives in a large manor house in Italy. After suffering a stroke, he becomes wheelchair-bound and relies on his nurse, Julie Holden, and his secretary, Hilary Cummins. Following Ingram’s mysterious death, strange occurrences begin to unfold, including sightings of his severed hand, which seems to have a life of its own12.
The film is known for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful storyline, with a memorable performance by Peter Lorre as the neurotic secretary2.