I don't say FAR better, but only better, because it is after all a William Beaudine's film, a grade B and Z director who was a brilliant film maker during the silent era, directing WC Fields' and Mary Pickford's pictures. It is nearly a shame, painful to see the downfall of this once upon a time good Hollywood pioneer. This comedy crime drama, thriller, is very agreeable, full of suspense with a worth ending, very unexpected. So, it's a petty good mystery yarn. It is short, of course, but not so boring, despite the talking scenes. I have really seen worse from Beaudine. I prefer this movie to LASSIE adventures films, also made by Bill Beaudine.
Review of The Panther's Claw
