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The Bat (1926)

86 min  -  Comedy | Horror | Mystery  -   16 May 1927 (Finland)
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A masked criminal who dresses like a giant bat terrorizes the guests at an old house rented by a mystery writer.

Director:

Roland West
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
George Beranger George Beranger ...
Charles Herzinger Charles Herzinger ...
Courleigh Fleming
Emily Fitzroy Emily Fitzroy ...
Louise Fazenda Louise Fazenda ...
Arthur Housman Arthur Housman ...
Richard Fleming (as Arthur Houseman)
Robert McKim Robert McKim ...
Jack Pickford Jack Pickford ...
Jewel Carmen Jewel Carmen ...
Sôjin Sôjin ...
Billy - the Butler (as Kamiyama Sojin)
Tullio Carminati Tullio Carminati ...
Eddie Gribbon Eddie Gribbon ...
Lee Shumway Lee Shumway ...
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Storyline

A masked criminal who dresses like a giant bat terrorizes the guests at an old house rented by a mystery writer.

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Plot Keywords:

Bat | Animal In Title | Old Dark House | One Night | Revolver  | See more »

Taglines:

A laugh with every gasp!

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English (intertitles)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Das Rätsel der Fledermaus See more »

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Silent

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

This film was highly regarded for its visuals, especially for its cinematography, elaborate sets and special effects. Roland West could only top it by remaking it four years later as The Bat Whispers with sound and in an early 70mm process. See more »

Quotes

Lizzie Allen: That Jap butler gives me the willies. The Flemings through him in with the lease, but I'd throw him OUT!
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Connections

Version of The Bat Whispers (1930) See more »