Meet the Wildcat is an American 1940 mystery film directed by Arthur Lubin starring Ralph Bellamy and Margaret Lindsay.
Ann comes to visit Brod in jail, but after complying with his request to bring him a pineapple from a local fruit stand, she is shocked to find a gun has been hidden inside it.
Brod makes a daring escape, forcing Ann to switch clothing with him and fleeing the jail dressed as a woman.
[4] The New York Times called it "an obvious picture" but one that was "deftly and amusingly played" and "breezes along at a smooth pace.
"[5] Diabolique magazine called it "a really fun mystery comedy with Margaret Lindsay in superb form as a photographer convinced Ralph Bellamy (miscast, trying to channel Cary Grant) is an art thief.