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The Bat Whispers

The Bat Whispers

Greatest All Talking Thriller

19306.51h 23m

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.

Directed by Roland West
Written by Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood, Roland West
Produced by Joseph M. Schenck
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Top Cast

Chester Morris

Chester Morris

Detective Anderson

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Chance Ward

Police lieutenant

Una Merkel

Una Merkel

Dale Van Gorder

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Mr. Bell

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Wilson Benge

The Butler

DeWitt Jennings

DeWitt Jennings

Police Captain

Sidney D'Albrook

Sidney D'Albrook

Police Sergeant

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S.E. Jennings

Man in Black Mask

Grayce Hampton

Grayce Hampton

Miss Cornelia van Gorder

Maude Eburne

Maude Eburne

Lizzie Allen

Themes & Keywords

psychologypre-code

About The Bat Whispers

The Bat Whispers is a mystery, comedy, crime, horror film released in 1930 exploring themes of psychology, pre-code. Directed by Roland West, it stars Chester Morris, Chance Ward, Una Merkel. 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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