The Bat Whispers

A gothic mansion is the setting for mystery and terror as a wealthy spinster tries to learn a mysterious thief's identity in the first sound filming of Mary Roberts Rinehart's horror play "The Bat." The bat-masked baddie in this thriller was an inspiration to Batman creator Bob Kane. Chester Morris, Una Merkel, William Bakewell, Grayce Hampton star; directed by Roland West. 88 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.