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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1930
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Comedy, Crime
Votes35
DirectorRoland West
WritersRoland West
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Bat Whispers
About The Bat Whispers
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, The Bat Whispers leans on a strong ensemble — Chester Morris, Chance Ward, Una Merkel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1930.
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