The Bat Whispers

1930
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1h 23min

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Gustav von Seyffertitz, Una Merkel, and Chester Morris in The Bat Whispers (1930)

Whodunnit Crime Drama Horror Mystery Thriller

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA master criminal terrorizes the occupants of an isolated country mansion.A master criminal terrorizes the occupants of an isolated country mansion.A master criminal terrorizes the occupants of an isolated country mansion.

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Anecdotes
One of only a handful of films to be shot in the widescreen Magnifilm 65mm format (other studios were also experimenting with other wide formats at the time). The expense of upgrading theaters with new screens and projectors - after just having to install sound equipment - coupled with the Depression and the December 1930 edict from the MPPDA that the film industry not cause "the public's curiosity to be aroused about any new innovations for at least two years" effectively killed the new format. Widescreen formats did not return until the middle of the 1950s out of the necessity to compete with television.

Gaffes
After the bank robbery, there is a obvious slot in the "road" where the miniature car travels.

Citations
The Unknown: What I'd like to know is how did you get the dope from headquarters on this case?
Detective Anderson: The same way I get everything, with my mind. I've got the greatest brain that ever existed.

Crédits fous
After the film an actor comes onto a movie house stage and implores the audience to withhold the identity of the bat from family and friends so they can also enjoy the movie.

Versions alternatives
This film was shot in two versions with a different director of photography for each. One is in standard 35mm and the other in an early 65mm process. The 65mm version is considered "stagebound" (it was actually based on a popular play) while the 35mm version is considered more "cinematic". Prints of both versions still exist.

Connexions
Featured in Cinemassacre's Bat-a-Thon (2008)

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One of the best Old Dark House movies

Great fun! The special effects are amazing for a 1930 movie. Miniaturized sets are used & although they're primitive by today's standards, keep in mind that this movie is over 70 years old. It's an excellent Old Dark House movie, complete with thunderstorms, secret passageways, a mysterious creature named "The Bat," comedic elements, a large old house, several murders, etc. It's been noted that the comic strip character, "Batman," owes some of his origins to "The Bat," & it's apparent in the outfit, the shadows cast from buildings, & in the name of the character itself. "The Bat" is indeed a pretty scary entity. The sound effects are good, camera work is excellent, & the ending is bizarre. It kept my interest throughout its 83 minutes. Well worth seeing for Old Dark House fans (this is one of the best). I rate it 9/10.