The Bat Whispers
Released: November 13, 1930Runtime: 83 min
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
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Una Merkel
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William Bakewell
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Grayce Hampton
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Maude Eburne
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Gustav Von Seyffertitz
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Spencer Charters
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Charles Dow Clark
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Hugh Huntley
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Dewitt Jennings
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