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The Bat Whispers( 1930)

TV-MAMysteryComedyCrimeHorror
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Greatest All Talking Thriller

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Chester Morris

      Detective Anderson

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      Chance Ward

      Police lieutenant

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      Una Merkel

      Dale Van Gorder

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      Richard Tucker

      Mr. Bell

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      Wilson Benge

      The Butler

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      DeWitt Jennings

      Police Captain

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      Sidney D'Albrook

      Police Sergeant

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      S.E. Jennings

      Man in Black Mask

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      Grayce Hampton

      Miss Cornelia van Gorder

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      Maude Eburne

      Lizzie Allen

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      Spencer Charters

      The Caretaker

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      William Bakewell

      Brook

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      Gustav von Seyffertitz

      Dr. Venrees

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      Hugh Huntley

      Richard Fleming

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      Charles Dow Clark

      Detective Jones

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      Ben Bard

      The Unknown

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Jun 13 2022
    When a diamond necklace is stolen from under the very noses of the police, the perpetrator - "the Bat" - leaves them a note saying they can relax - he is off to pastures new... Shortly afterwards, suspicious things start going on at a country house where a mystery unfolds that leads the assembled group to try to track down a satchel with half a million bucks in it! The antics in the house are well paced and entertaining - especially the completely over the top Una Merkel "Dale van Gorder" who is quite literally scared by her own shadow. The lighting and settings are very stage bound, but in thi...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • psychology
    • pre-code