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The Bat Whispers
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The Bat Whispers

1930-11-13 · 83 min · ★ 6.6

Mystery · Comedy · Crime · Horror · Thriller

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 MorrisChester MorrisDetective Anderson
Chance WardPolice lieutenant
Una MerkelUna MerkelDale Van Gorder
Richard TuckerRichard TuckerMr. Bell
Wilson BengeThe Butler
DeWitt JenningsDeWitt JenningsPolice Captain
Sidney D'AlbrookSidney D'AlbrookPolice Sergeant
S.E. JenningsMan in Black Mask
Grayce HamptonGrayce HamptonMiss Cornelia van Gorder
Maude EburneMaude EburneLizzie Allen
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersThe Caretaker
William BakewellWilliam BakewellBrook
Gustav von SeyffertitzGustav von SeyffertitzDr. Venrees
Hugh HuntleyRichard Fleming
Charles Dow ClarkCharles Dow ClarkDetective Jones
Ben BardBen BardThe Unknown

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