The Bat Whispers
“Greatest All Talking Thriller”
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.
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Chester Morris
Detective Anderson
Chance Ward
Police lieutenant
Una Merkel
Dale Van Gorder
Richard Tucker
Mr. Bell
Wilson Benge
The Butler
DeWitt Jennings
Police Captain
Sidney D'Albrook
Police Sergeant
S.E. Jennings
Man in Black Mask
Grayce Hampton
Miss Cornelia van Gorder
Maude Eburne
Lizzie Allen
Spencer Charters
The Caretaker
William Bakewell
Brook
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Dr. Venrees
Hugh Huntley
Richard Fleming
Charles Dow Clark
Detective Jones
Ben Bard
The Unknown
Release History & Theatrical Window
premiere at Wilshire in Los Angeles, California.
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland West
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood, Roland West
- Original Title
- The Bat Whispers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Art Cinema Corporation, Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland West
Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood, Roland West
Ray June, Robert H. Planck
Hal C. Kern, James Smith
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Roland West
Director
Roland West
Writer
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Hal C. Kern
Editor
James Smith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
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Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bat Whispers
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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 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.
Who directed The Bat Whispers?
The Bat Whispers was directed by Roland West.
Who stars in The Bat Whispers?
The principal cast of The Bat Whispers includes Chester Morris, Chance Ward, Una Merkel, Richard Tucker, Wilson Benge.
When was The Bat Whispers released and how long is it?
The Bat Whispers was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bat Whispers?
The Bat Whispers holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).