The Panther's Claw (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1942, The Panther's Claw is a thriller and mystery film directed by William Beaudine, running about 70 minutes. “A Shriek Of Death - As The Sleek Nocturnal Prowler STRIKES Again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Panther's Claw stars Sidney Blackmer as Police Commissioner Thatcher Colt, Rick Vallin as Anthony 'Tony' Abbot (as Ricki Vallin), Byron Foulger as Everett P. Digberry and Herbert Rawlinson as District Attorney Bill Dougherty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Panther's Claw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Panther's Claw page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Panther's Claw tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Panther's Claw (1942)?
- In US, The Panther's Claw is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Panther's Claw worth watching?
- The Panther's Claw holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Panther's Claw?
- The Panther's Claw stars Sidney Blackmer, Rick Vallin, Byron Foulger, Herbert Rawlinson and Lynn Starr.
- When was The Panther's Claw released?
- The Panther's Claw was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.