The Bat Whispers (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1930, The Bat Whispers is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Roland West, running about 83 minutes. “Greatest All Talking Thriller” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Bat Whispers stars Chester Morris as Detective Anderson, Chance Ward as Police lieutenant, Una Merkel as Dale Van Gorder and Richard Tucker as Mr. Bell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Bat Whispers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bat Whispers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bat Whispers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bat Whispers (1930)?
- In US, The Bat Whispers is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bat Whispers worth watching?
- The Bat Whispers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bat Whispers?
- The Bat Whispers stars Chester Morris, Chance Ward, Una Merkel, Richard Tucker and Wilson Benge.