Meet the Wildcat
“It's a Chiller-Diller!”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Julian Rivero
Hat Peddler
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Gottlieb
- Original Title
- Meet the Wildcat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Alex Gottlieb
Stanley Cortez
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Alex Gottlieb
Screenplay
Arthur Lubin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meet the Wildcat
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What is Meet the Wildcat about?
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.
Who directed Meet the Wildcat?
Meet the Wildcat was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Meet the Wildcat?
The principal cast of Meet the Wildcat includes Ralph Bellamy, Margaret Lindsay, Allen Jenkins, Jerome Cowan, Frank Puglia.
When was Meet the Wildcat released and how long is it?
Meet the Wildcat was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Meet the Wildcat?
Meet the Wildcat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).