The Bat Whispers

Nov 13, 1930

1h 23m

★ 6.5

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.

Genres

Mystery

Comedy

Crime

Horror

Production Companies

Art Cinema Corporation

Joseph M. Schenck Productions

The Bat Whispers Trailers

Cast

Detective Anderson

Chester Morris

Police lieutenant

Chance Ward

Dale Van Gorder

Una Merkel

Mr. Bell

Richard Tucker

The Butler

Wilson Benge

Police Captain

DeWitt Jennings

Police Sergeant

Sidney D'Albrook

Man in Black Mask

S.E. Jennings

Miss Cornelia van Gorder

Grayce Hampton

Lizzie Allen

Maude Eburne

The Caretaker

Spencer Charters

Brook

William Bakewell

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