Meet the Wildcat (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film

Released in 1940, Meet the Wildcat is a mystery film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. Ralph Bellamy and Margaret Lindsay, stars of Columbia's "Ellery Queen" series, let their hair down and went "screwball" in the Universal comedy-mystery Meet the Wildcat. Bellamy plays a New York gumshoe on the trail of an art thief. His investigation is confounded by the presence of snoopy girl reporter Lindsay.
Who’s in it. Meet the Wildcat stars Margaret Lindsay as Ann Larkin, Ralph Bellamy as Lt. Brad Williams, Allen Jenkins as Max Schwydel and Jerome Cowan as Digby Vanderhood III, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meet the Wildcat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet the Wildcat tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet the Wildcat (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meet the Wildcat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Meet the Wildcat?
- Meet the Wildcat stars Margaret Lindsay, Ralph Bellamy, Allen Jenkins, Jerome Cowan and Frank Puglia.
- When was Meet the Wildcat released?
- Meet the Wildcat was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.