The Panther's Claw
1942, English. Directed by William Beaudine.
A Shriek Of Death - As The Sleek Nocturnal Prowler STRIKES Again!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William BeaudineDirector
- Sidney BlackmerPolice Commissioner Thatcher Colt
- Rick VallinAnthony 'Tony' Abbot (as Ricki Vallin)
- Byron FoulgerEverett P. Digberry
- Herbert RawlinsonDistrict Attorney Bill Dougherty
- Lynn StarrMiss Spencer
- Barry BernardCapt. Edgar Walters / Frank Galloway
- Trude RosenNina Politza
- Thornton EdwardsEnrico Lombardi
- John IncePolice Captain Mike Flynn
- Martin AsheOfficer Murphy
- Walter JamesPolice Captain Tom Henry
- Frank DarienSamuel Wilkins
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Martin Mooney, Fulton Oursler
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How long is The Panther's Claw?
The Panther's Claw runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does The Panther's Claw have a post-credits scene?
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The Panther's Claw parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Panther's Claw is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Panther's Claw on?
The Panther's Claw isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Panther's Claw?
If you liked The Panther's Claw, try The Glass Key, Grip of the Strangler, The Scarlet Claw.
Who directed The Panther's Claw?
The Panther's Claw (1942) was directed by William Beaudine and stars Sidney Blackmer, Rick Vallin, Byron Foulger.