

The Bat Whispers
1930-11-13 · 83 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Directors
- Roland West
- Production companies
- Art Cinema Corporation, Joseph M. Schenck Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Chester MorrisDetective Anderson
Una MerkelDale Van Gorder
Richard TuckerMr. Bell
DeWitt JenningsPolice Captain
Sidney D'AlbrookPolice Sergeant
Grayce HamptonMiss Cornelia van Gorder
Maude EburneLizzie Allen
Spencer ChartersThe Caretaker
William BakewellBrook
Gustav von SeyffertitzDr. Venrees
Charles Dow ClarkDetective Jones
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