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The Bat, a hooded criminal mastermind who dares the police to catch him, has been terrifying the city.A bank is robbed, and the country estate of the aristocratic bank president becomes the center of mysterious happenings.Amidst thrills, chills and laughs, the stolen money is discovered and Bat's secret identity is revealed! The Bat Whispers is a classic "old dark house" comedy/ mystery, featuring plenty of atmosphere and many innovative and breathtaking photographic effects, including some elaborately designed and constructed miniatures.
Based on a play by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, The Bat Whispers is a sound remake of West's earlier silent film The Bat.It was also shot in two different film formats: regular 35mm and an experimental widescreen version using 65mm film.Both versions- the flat and the widescreen - are presented here is a special double feature, in their original aspect ratios.
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