The Bat Whispers (1930)
"Greatest All Talking Thriller"

Title: The Bat Whispers
Original Title: The Bat Whispers
Release Date: 1930-11-13
Status: Released
Rating: 6.4/10 (from 28 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Crime, Horror
Production Companies: Art Cinema Corporation, Joseph M. Schenck Productions
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.
Cast

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