The Bat Whispers
"Greatest All Talking Thriller"
Originally released in 1930. The Bat Whispers is a mystery/comedy film. directed by Roland West. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chester Morris, Chance Ward, and Una Merkel
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chester Morris
as Detective Anderson
Chance Ward
as Police lieutenant
Una Merkel
as Dale Van Gorder
Richard Tucker
as Mr. Bell
Wilson Benge
as The Butler
DeWitt Jennings
as Police Captain
Sidney D'Albrook
as Police Sergeant
S.E. Jennings
as Man in Black Mask
Grayce Hampton
as Miss Cornelia van Gorder
Maude Eburne
as Lizzie Allen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Art Cinema Corporation
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bat Whispers about?
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 Gord...
Who directed The Bat Whispers?
The Bat Whispers was directed by Roland West.
How long is The Bat Whispers?
The Bat Whispers has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Bat Whispers released?
The Bat Whispers was released on November 13, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bat Whispers?
The main cast of The Bat Whispers includes Chester Morris, Chance Ward, Una Merkel, Richard Tucker, Wilson Benge.