Meet the Wildcat (1940)

9.0/10 • 66 min • Mystery

Overview

Magazine photographer Ann Larkin is snapping photos at Mexico's National Museum when she sees Brod Williams steal a painting from its frame. Convinced that Brod is the notorious art thief known as "The Wildcat," Ann follows him into the street and accuses him of being the thief. Even though the police attest that Brod is a New York City police detective, Ann remains dubious.

Cast

Ralph Bellamy

Lt. Brad Williams

Margaret Lindsay

Ann Larkin

Allen Jenkins

Max Schwydel

Jerome Cowan

Digby Vanderhood III

Frank Puglia

Chief of Police

Joseph Schildkraut

Leon Dumeray

Rudolph Anders

Feral--Henchman

Guy D'Ennery

Mordaunt--Henchman

Gloria Franklin

Annabelle Lee

Iris Adrian

Jail Cell Blonde

Richard Crane

Bill--Office Worker

Tristram Coffin

Sleepy Policeman at Headquarters

Juan de la Cruz

Nacional Museum Director

Keith Richards

Gallery Assistant

Paul Marion

Mexican Teenager

Neyle Morrow

Mexican Teenager

Rafael Alcayde

Clerk

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