The Bat Whispers

Name: The Bat Whispers
Released: 1930
Rating: 43.68
Cast: William Bakewell, Una Merkel, Chester Morris, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Spencer Charters

1930

Drama, Suspense/Thriller

1h 23m

Despite advance warning to the police, who seal off the area, The Bat, a master criminal, steals a necklace from the safe in the house of a rich socialite. He leaves a note saying he is going to the country to give the police a rest. Pausing only to rob a bank at Oakdale, he proceeds to terrorise the occupants of a lonely country mansion, in a mixture of thrills, chills and laughs... (imdb)

The Bat Whispers

1930

Drama, Suspense/Thriller

1h 23m

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braddad68

Rated 03 Apr 2023

Very impressive for the time and the probable inspiration for Batman. The Bat is a stealthy burglar, but much of the movie is a haunted house setting. Great editing, camera angles and lighting, with creepy shadows and silhouettes. Good mystery too!

Rated 03 Apr 2023

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glumpy_99

Rated 15 Oct 2017

Fascinating horror film (shot in full 2:35 widescreen no less) is imaginatively crafted, and West's staging shows an instinctive grasp of the cinematic possibilities of the wider format, even if the performances (especially by the ladies of the manor) sometimes stray into overdone staginess. Almost turns into an Agatha Christie whodunit along the way, with a charming epilogue urging the audience not to reveal the identity of the master criminal! Great fun.

Rated 15 Oct 2017

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