The Vampire Bat
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Synopsis
A German village is stricken by a series of murders that appear to be the work of vampires.
Top Cast
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Lionel Atwill
Dr. Otto von Niemann
Fay Wray
Ruth Bertin
Melvyn Douglas
Karl Brettschneider
Maude Eburne
Aunt Gussie Schnappmann
George E. Stone
Kringen
Dwight Frye
Herman Gleib
Robert Frazer
Emil
Rita Carlyle
Martha
Lionel Belmore
Bürgermeister Gustave Schoen
William V. Mong
Sauer
Stella Adams
Georgiana
Harrison Greene
Weingarten
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 21, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Peter Brunelli, Charles Dunworth
- Original Title
- The Vampire Bat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions, Majestic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Peter Brunelli, Charles Dunworth
Ira H. Morgan
Otis Garrett
Phil Goldstone, Larry Darmour
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
Otis Garrett
Editor
Phil Goldstone
Producer
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vampire Bat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vampire Bat about?
A German village is stricken by a series of murders that appear to be the work of vampires.
Who directed The Vampire Bat?
The Vampire Bat was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in The Vampire Bat?
The principal cast of The Vampire Bat includes Lionel Atwill, Fay Wray, Melvyn Douglas, Maude Eburne, George E. Stone.
When was The Vampire Bat released and how long is it?
The Vampire Bat was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vampire Bat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vampire Bat was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Peter Brunelli, Charles Dunworth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vampire Bat?
The Vampire Bat holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).