The Panther's Claw
"A Shriek Of Death - As The Sleek Nocturnal Prowler STRIKES Again!"
Originally released in 1942. The Panther's Claw is a thriller/mystery film. directed by William Beaudine. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sidney Blackmer, Rick Vallin, and Byron Foulger
Synopsis
The police arrest a man climbing over the wall of a cemetery after midnight. He claims that he is being blackmailed and is following instructions he received by mail to leave $1000 on a certain grave. It turns out that he's not the only one who got a blackmail letter from the same person--calling himself "The Black Panther"--and it also turns out that all the recipients are connected to an opera company.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sidney Blackmer
as Police Commissioner Thatcher Colt
Rick Vallin
as Anthony 'Tony' Abbot (as Ricki Vallin)
Byron Foulger
as Everett P. Digberry
Herbert Rawlinson
as District Attorney Bill Dougherty
Lynn Starr
as Miss Spencer
Barry Bernard
as Capt. Edgar Walters / Frank Galloway
Trude Rosen
as Nina Politza
Thornton Edwards
as Enrico Lombardi
John Ince
as Police Captain Mike Flynn
Martin Ashe
as Officer Murphy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PRC
- Motion Picture Associates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Panther's Claw about?
The police arrest a man climbing over the wall of a cemetery after midnight. He claims that he is being blackmailed and is following instructions he received by mail to leave $1000 on a certain gra...
Who directed The Panther's Claw?
The Panther's Claw was directed by William Beaudine.
How long is The Panther's Claw?
The Panther's Claw has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Panther's Claw released?
The Panther's Claw was released on March 3, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Panther's Claw?
The main cast of The Panther's Claw includes Sidney Blackmer, Rick Vallin, Byron Foulger, Herbert Rawlinson, Lynn Starr.