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"The Catman of Paris" might as well have been called "The Copycat-Man of Paris", because what we have here is a cheap and inconspicuous - but not uninteresting - attempt to imitate the style and success of RKO's genius 1942 classic "Cat People" and its equally genius 1944 sequel "Curse of the Cat People". Those titles happen to be two of my all-time favorite movies, so I - for one - certainly don't mind watching another umpteenth rip-offs.
The film is more than decent, with a plot revolving around a distinguished but controversial young author who just returned to Paris after a long period in a tropical part of the world and finds several difficulties on his path. He loves a different woman than the one he's engaged to, the French government accuses him to exposing secret information via his "fictional" novel, and during his nightly walks around Paris he suffers from blackouts while people are getting ripped to pieces. Might it be that Charles Regnier returned home with a curse and turns into a lethal feline creature at night?
What I love about these ancient black and white movies is that they are short and don't waste any time! "The Catman of Paris" has a running time of barely 65 minutes, but it nevertheless features a talkative plot and a handful of exciting and action-packed moments. The highlights a feisty bar fight sequence and a wild horse carriage chase, which both could have come straight out of a western movie. The denouement isn't too complex to figure out early on already, and the cat-creature transformation sequence is rather weak, but those defaults don't bother me too much in a low-key 40s B-movie. The male cast is unremarkable, but "The Catman of Paris" does feature two strong female characters, with the protagonist's new love-interest Lenore Aubert and particularly his wicked fiance Adele Mara.
The film is more than decent, with a plot revolving around a distinguished but controversial young author who just returned to Paris after a long period in a tropical part of the world and finds several difficulties on his path. He loves a different woman than the one he's engaged to, the French government accuses him to exposing secret information via his "fictional" novel, and during his nightly walks around Paris he suffers from blackouts while people are getting ripped to pieces. Might it be that Charles Regnier returned home with a curse and turns into a lethal feline creature at night?
What I love about these ancient black and white movies is that they are short and don't waste any time! "The Catman of Paris" has a running time of barely 65 minutes, but it nevertheless features a talkative plot and a handful of exciting and action-packed moments. The highlights a feisty bar fight sequence and a wild horse carriage chase, which both could have come straight out of a western movie. The denouement isn't too complex to figure out early on already, and the cat-creature transformation sequence is rather weak, but those defaults don't bother me too much in a low-key 40s B-movie. The male cast is unremarkable, but "The Catman of Paris" does feature two strong female characters, with the protagonist's new love-interest Lenore Aubert and particularly his wicked fiance Adele Mara.
A brutal, bloody murder occurs in Paris, with the victim was apparently clawed to pieces. The police refuse to believe that a monster is at work, instead focusing their attention on famous author Charles Regnier (Carl Esmond), who has recently arrived in the city.
Regnier seems to have a motive, and the subject matter of his latest book is a bit too coincidental for the cops. In addition, Regnier has begun to suffer from strange blackouts, rendering him unable to remember his actions or whereabouts.
When another mutilation takes place, the authorities are certain they have their man.
CATMAN OF PARIS is an atmospheric horror film. The use of a black cat slinking around, as well as Regnier's blackout sequences are eerily effective. There's a restaurant fight scene that's also memorable. Esmond plays his desperate role convincingly, and there's a nice, twisty finale to boot!...
Regnier seems to have a motive, and the subject matter of his latest book is a bit too coincidental for the cops. In addition, Regnier has begun to suffer from strange blackouts, rendering him unable to remember his actions or whereabouts.
When another mutilation takes place, the authorities are certain they have their man.
CATMAN OF PARIS is an atmospheric horror film. The use of a black cat slinking around, as well as Regnier's blackout sequences are eerily effective. There's a restaurant fight scene that's also memorable. Esmond plays his desperate role convincingly, and there's a nice, twisty finale to boot!...
With "The Catman of Paris", Republic Pictures takes on the horror genre--making a film which seemed like a bit of a ripoff of the RKO film "Cat People"....as well as bit of Universal's "Werewolf of London". And, like a few other horror films Republic made (such as "Valley of the Zombies"), the results are second-rate.
"The Catman of Paris" is set in Paris (or course) in 1895. Charles has returned to the city after time abroad and after following a serious illness. Soon, folks around him start dying and the police begin to suspect Charles is some sort of Catman thingie who kills. As for Charles, because he has memory lapses following his illness, he starts to suspect that he MIGHT actually be the killer. As for the truth...well, it's somewhere in the middle.
The film is watchable. But it's odd that half the actors speak with French accents, half simply don't. And, as for the story, frankly, it's a bit goofy and silly...and the makeup they use for this 'Catman' is poor. Overall, it really wasn't a very good or exciting film...and hardly one to make RKO or Universal scared of the competition.
"The Catman of Paris" is set in Paris (or course) in 1895. Charles has returned to the city after time abroad and after following a serious illness. Soon, folks around him start dying and the police begin to suspect Charles is some sort of Catman thingie who kills. As for Charles, because he has memory lapses following his illness, he starts to suspect that he MIGHT actually be the killer. As for the truth...well, it's somewhere in the middle.
The film is watchable. But it's odd that half the actors speak with French accents, half simply don't. And, as for the story, frankly, it's a bit goofy and silly...and the makeup they use for this 'Catman' is poor. Overall, it really wasn't a very good or exciting film...and hardly one to make RKO or Universal scared of the competition.
The Catman of Paris sounds more a movie about a jewel thief or second story man then a monster film. Lesley Selander was Republics go to western director and the cast has some recognizable faces but of course, no big stars. The catman is a were-creature and part of the fun is trying to guess who the shape shifter really is. Carl Esmond and Lenor Aubert are top billed and they give the proceedings a European flavor. There is bit more attention to period detail in the set and costume design then is seen in most of these little opuses.
Selander directed westerns and Catman rolls like a western. John Dehner, Anthony Caruso, and Robert J Wilkie would all go on to make their make in television westerns in the 1950's. Republic in house eye candy Adele Mara is around to liven up the proceedings. Sherman L Loews screenplay is a no frills and move the story along quickly affair. The FX is kept to a minimum with minimal lighting and the use of shadows and darkness in the shots to convey a creepy look and cover up the cheapness of the sets.
Catman of Paris is not going to entertain the blood, guts, and gore fanatics. Its an entertaining little, horror, western action film that keeps you guessing until the end.
Selander directed westerns and Catman rolls like a western. John Dehner, Anthony Caruso, and Robert J Wilkie would all go on to make their make in television westerns in the 1950's. Republic in house eye candy Adele Mara is around to liven up the proceedings. Sherman L Loews screenplay is a no frills and move the story along quickly affair. The FX is kept to a minimum with minimal lighting and the use of shadows and darkness in the shots to convey a creepy look and cover up the cheapness of the sets.
Catman of Paris is not going to entertain the blood, guts, and gore fanatics. Its an entertaining little, horror, western action film that keeps you guessing until the end.
The basic plot for The Catman of Paris wouldn't win any awards for originality: it sees controversial author Charles Regnier (Carl Esmond) arriving back in Paris just as people start to turn up dead, scratched to ribbons, as though by a large cat. Suffering from memory loss at the same time as the murders, Charles begins to believe that he is responsible, and the police would just love to pin the blame on him, his latest book having upset the French government. All the evidence does seem to indicate that Charles is the killer, but beautiful Marie Audet (Lenore Aubert) believes otherwise.
It's not very hard to work out who is the real villain, but the supernatural revelation at the end isn't so easy to predict: a crackpot's theory that the killer is capable of transmutation, turning into a half-human/half cat, turns out to be on the money, leading to an entertaining finale featuring the furry, fanged feline/man. Also adding to the fun is a rousing fist fight between Charles and four men in a restaurant, and a high-speed horse and carriage chase scene in which the police are incredibly trigger happy, shooting wildly at the three passengers in the carriage in front.
It's not very hard to work out who is the real villain, but the supernatural revelation at the end isn't so easy to predict: a crackpot's theory that the killer is capable of transmutation, turning into a half-human/half cat, turns out to be on the money, leading to an entertaining finale featuring the furry, fanged feline/man. Also adding to the fun is a rousing fist fight between Charles and four men in a restaurant, and a high-speed horse and carriage chase scene in which the police are incredibly trigger happy, shooting wildly at the three passengers in the carriage in front.
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- TriviaRepublic Pictures did not produce enough horror films to put together a television syndication package. As a result, once Republic completed the first run and subsequent re-releases, it was rarely seen and almost forgotten over nearly 70 years.
- ErroresAbout 16 minutes into the film, the 19th-century bronze plaque reading "PAUL AUDET ET CIE / EDITEURS" uses an Art Deco typeface that would not have been created until the 1920s or 1930s.
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Charles Regnier: In other words, you suspect me of turning myself into a cat, merely to kill a harmless old man?
Inspector Severen: Well, let us say that you found some way to make it appear to have been done by a cat.
Charles Regnier: So, I am suspected of murder?
Inspector Severen: Well, we haven't accused you yet, Monseigneur.
- ConexionesFeatured in Movies at Midnight: The Catman of Paris (1954)
- Bandas sonorasScherzo No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31
Composed by Frédéric Chopin
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