Meet the Wildcat_
"It's a Chiller-Diller!"
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.
Starring
Ralph Bellamy, Margaret Lindsay, Allen Jenkins
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Meet the Wildcat was released 86 years ago in 1940.
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 B...
Meet the Wildcat is a Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 6m.
CAST (20)
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
PL
Paul Lopez
Clerk
FC
Fred Cordova
Policeman
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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.
How long is Meet the Wildcat?
Meet the Wildcat has a runtime of 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Who stars in Meet the Wildcat?
The cast of Meet the Wildcat includes Ralph Bellamy, Margaret Lindsay, Allen Jenkins, Jerome Cowan, Frank Puglia.
GENRES (1)
Mystery