The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
35 audience votes
Key crew
- Roland WestDirector
- Roland WestWriter
Cast
- Chester MorrisDetective Anderson
- Chance WardPolice lieutenant
- Una MerkelDale Van Gorder
- Richard TuckerMr. Bell
- Wilson BengeThe Butler
- DeWitt JenningsPolice Captain
- Sidney D'AlbrookPolice Sergeant
- S.E. JenningsMan in Black Mask
- Grayce HamptonMiss Cornelia van Gorder
- Maude EburneLizzie Allen
- Spencer ChartersThe Caretaker
- William BakewellBrook
Stills
Themes
psychologypre-code