The Bat Whispers (1930)

11/13/1930 (US) • 1h 23m

Mystery, Comedy, Crime, Horror

Greatest All Talking Thriller

Overview

Infamous burglar "The Bat" commits a daring jewelry theft despite heavy police presence. Soon after, a bank theft occurs, which may be the work of the criminal as well. Meanwhile, Cornelia Van Gorder has various people arrive at her old mansion, including her niece, Dale, a bank employee, and police detective Anderson. When guests start turning up dead, Cornelia begins to suspect that The Bat may be lurking around the estate.

Top Billed Cast

Chester Morris

Detective Anderson

Chance Ward

Police lieutenant

Una Merkel

Dale Van Gorder

Wilson Benge

The Butler

DeWitt Jennings

Police Captain

Sidney D'Albrook

Police Sergeant

S.E. Jennings

Man in Black Mask

Grayce Hampton

Miss Cornelia van Gorder


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

psychology

pre-code

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