The Bat
“A laugh with every gasp!”
Synopsis
A masked criminal who dresses like a giant bat terrorizes the guests at an old house rented by a mystery writer.
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The Bat (1926) [Silent Film]
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-10-12
Top Cast
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George Beranger
Gideon Bell
Charles Herzinger
Courleigh Fleming
Emily Fitzroy
Cornelia Van Gorder
Louise Fazenda
Lizzie Allen
Arthur Housman
Richard Fleming
Robert McKim
Dr. Wells
Jack Pickford
Brooks Bailey
Jewel Carmen
Dale Ogden
Sôjin Kamiyama
Billy the Butler
Eddie Gribbon
Detective Anderson
Tullio Carminati
Detective Moletti
Lee Shumway
The Unknown
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland West
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Josephson, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood, George Marion Jr.
- Original Title
- The Bat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Roland West Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland West
Julien Josephson, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood, George Marion Jr.
Arthur Edeson
Hal C. Kern
Roland West
Department Leadership Roster
Roland West
Director
Julien Josephson
Writer
Roland West
Producer
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
George Marion Jr.
Writer
Hal C. Kern
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bat
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What is The Bat about?
A masked criminal who dresses like a giant bat terrorizes the guests at an old house rented by a mystery writer.
Who directed The Bat?
The Bat was directed by Roland West.
Who stars in The Bat?
The principal cast of The Bat includes George Beranger, Charles Herzinger, Emily Fitzroy, Louise Fazenda, Arthur Housman.
When was The Bat released and how long is it?
The Bat was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.