The Leopard Man (1943)

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A seemingly tame leopard used for a publicity stunt escapes and kills a young girl, spreading panic throughout a sleepy New Mexico town.

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Awards

2 nominations.

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2 May 2005 | gftbiloxi
8
| Memorable But Neglected Val Lewton Classic
The escape of nightclub performer's leopard is followed by a series of mutilations--but are these the work of the leopard or of a serial killer stalking a small southwestern town? Although not one of producer Val Lewton's better known films, director Tourner endows the story with considerable atmosphere, and the result is a moody and intriguing film that holds it own with the more celebrated CAT PEOPLE and I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE.

Like other Lewton films, THE LEOPARD MAN relies more upon what it suggests than upon what it actually shows. This film is particularly effective in building suspense in a series of scenes that show various characters walking--a saucy Spanish dancer strolling along the street, a frightened teenager making a night-time trip to the grocer, a young woman rushing through a cemetery at night. The cinematography is elegant in its simplicity, and the sound design is quite remarkable. Hard to find, but Lewton fans will find it worth seeking out.

Gary F. Taylor, aka GFT, Amazon Reviewer

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Trivia

This film's earliest documented telecast took place in Los Angeles Sunday 9 June 1956 on KHJ (Channel 9); it first aired in Altoona Saturday 21 July 1956 on WFBG (Channel 10), in San Francisco Monday 27 August 1956 on KPIX (Channel 5), in Philadelphia Friday 7 September 1956 on WFIL (Channel 6), and in New York City Saturday 29 September 1956 on WOR (channel 9).

Quotes

Kiki Walker: It may sound like music to her. I can do better with my teeth in a cold shower.

Goofs

The smoke from Jerry's cigarette during the conversation with Galbraith in the nightclub during Clo-Clo's dance.

Alternate Versions

Some older TV prints of "The Leopard Man" run 59 minutes.

Soundtracks

Las Mañanitas
(uncredited)
Traditional Mexican birthday song
Performed by Fely Franquelli and Ottola Nesmith

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Horror | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

25 June 1943

Language

English, Spanish

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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