Greatest All Talking Thriller
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.
Cast
Chester Morris
Detective Anderson
Chance Ward
Police lieutenant
Una Merkel
Dale Van Gorder
Richard Tucker
Mr. Bell
Wilson Benge
The Butler
DeWitt Jennings
Police Captain
Sidney D'Albrook
Police Sergeant
S.E. Jennings
Man in Black Mask
Grayce Hampton
Miss Cornelia van Gorder
Maude Eburne
Lizzie Allen
Spencer Charters
The Caretaker
William Bakewell
Brook
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Dr. Venrees
Hugh Huntley
Richard Fleming
Charles Dow Clark
Detective Jones
Ben Bard
The Unknown
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- Release Date 11/13/1930
- Language English
- Director Roland West
- Writer Roland West
- Editors Hal C. Kern, James Smith
- Cinematographers Ray June, Robert H. Planck
- Producer Joseph M. Schenck
- Companies Art Cinema Corporation, Joseph M. Schenck Productions
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Nov 6, 1930 | Premiere (premiere at Wilshire in Los Angeles, California.) | NR |
| United States | Nov 13, 1930 | Theatrical | NR |
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