The Bat Whispers
Seen it?1930 | 83 min | Mystery, Comedy, Crime, Horror, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who like their stories with a little danger and people who enjoy a knot in their stomach. Keeps you leaning forward. Sits nicely alongside A Shot in the Dark.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Tense from early on, at 1 hr 23 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1930: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want something to relax to.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roland West
- Chester MorrisDetective Anderson
- Chance WardPolice lieutenant
- Una MerkelDale Van Gorder
- Richard TuckerMr. Bell
- Wilson BengeThe Butler
- DeWitt JenningsPolice Captain
- Sidney D'AlbrookPolice Sergeant
- S.E. JenningsMan in Black Mask
- Grayce HamptonMiss Cornelia van Gorder
- Maude EburneLizzie Allen