The Leopard Woman
"Espionage and desire in the jungle"
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About this film
Wesley Ruggles's 1920 adventure sends an American engineer into an African jungle where a mysterious woman known as the Leopard Woman draws him into espionage, tribal intrigue, and romantic danger.
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About the production
Release date1920-10
ProductionRobertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Filmed inCalifornia, USA (likely)
The film was produced during the early days of Hollywood's adventure film boom, capitalizing on audiences' fascination with exotic locations and dangerous situations. Like many films of the era, it likely used studio backlots and local California locations to stand in for African settings.
Historical background
The Leopard Woman (1920) emerged during late silent cinema and the transition toward sound, when exhibition habits and national film industries were still taking shape.
Why this film matters
The Leopard Woman is cited in film databases and retrospective programs that map 1920 production.
What critics said
Trade and revival screenings have kept The Leopard Woman (1920) on the map for collectors and scholars rather than mass first-run promotion.
Where to watch
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