The Leopardess (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1923, The Leopardess is a drama and romance film directed by Henry Kolker, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. On a South Sea island, wealthy hunter Scott Quaigg meets Tiare, the daughter of a drunken Scotsman and a native woman, who happily give permission to marry her. While sailing to his home in New York, Quaigg treats Tiare roughly and throws Captain Croft overboard when he comes to her defense. Quaigg attempts to tame Tiare by exploiting her superstitions and threatening her with the same whip he uses on his pet leopard. Later, Tiare awaits her husband's return from a hunting trip with a gun and fires as a man enters, only to discover that it is Captain Croft, who was saved from drowning. Quaigg finds them together and releases the leopard. However, the beast kills its master before being shot by Croft. Afterward, Tiare and Croft return to the South Seas together.
Who’s in it. The Leopardess stars Alice Brady as Tiare, Montagu Love as Scott Quaigg, Charles Kent as Angus McKenzie and George Beranger as Pepe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Leopardess sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Leopardess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Leopardess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Leopardess (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Leopardess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Leopardess worth watching?
- The Leopardess holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Leopardess?
- The Leopardess stars Alice Brady, Montagu Love, Charles Kent, George Beranger and Edward Langford.
- When was The Leopardess released?
- The Leopardess was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.