The Bat(1926)
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The Bat Synopsis
A masked criminal who dresses like a giant bat terrorizes the guests at an old house rented by a mystery writer.
The Bat (1926) is a comedy, mystery, thriller and horror film directed by Roland West, released on March 14, 1926 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars George Beranger, Charles Herzinger, Emily Fitzroy and Louise Fazenda. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland West
- Writers:
- Julien Josephson, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood
- Producers:
- Roland West
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Edeson
- Production:
- Roland West Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Bat (1926) Trailer
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The Bat Videos & Clips
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The Bat (1926)
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The Bat (1926) [Silent Film]
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The Bat Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Beranger
as Gideon Bell
Charles Herzinger
as Courleigh Fleming
Emily Fitzroy
as Cornelia Van Gorder
Louise Fazenda
as Lizzie Allen
Arthur Housman
as Richard Fleming
Robert McKim
as Dr. Wells
Jack Pickford
as Brooks Bailey
Jewel Carmen
as Dale Ogden
Sôjin Kamiyama
as Billy the Butler
Eddie Gribbon
as Detective Anderson
Tullio Carminati
as Detective Moletti
Lee Shumway
as The Unknown
Key crew
Directed by Roland West, written by Julien Josephson, Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, produced by Roland West.
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The Bat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Bat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bat online?
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The Bat (1926) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bat?
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The main cast of The Bat (1926) includes George Beranger, Charles Herzinger, Emily Fitzroy, Louise Fazenda and Arthur Housman. The film was directed by Roland West. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bat released?
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The Bat was released on March 14, 1926 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Bat worth watching?
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The Bat (1926) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bat?
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Yes. The official The Bat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.