The Bat (1926) Thriller Mystery
The Bat (1926) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Nov 01, 1926 (US) | Genres Thriller, Mystery | Runtime 1h 26m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.86/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
The Bat Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A masked criminal who dresses like a giant bat terrorizes the guests at an old house rented by a mystery writer.
Tagline: A laugh with every gasp!
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The Bat Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1926
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 86 minutes / Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Directors: Roland West
Stars: George Beranger, Charles Herzinger, Emily Fitzroy, Louise Fazenda, Arthur Housman … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Nov 01, 1926Awards: 2
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Bat Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 01, 1926
Writers: Avery Hopwood, Julien Josephson, George Marion Jr.
Producers: Roland West
Cinematographers: Arthur Edeson, Gregg Toland
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The Bat (1926) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Bat Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| George Beranger | ... | Gideon Bell (as André de Béranger) |
| Charles Herzinger | ... | Man in Black Mask |
| Emily Fitzroy | ... | Miss Cornelia Van Gorder |
| Louise Fazenda | ... | Lizzie Allen |
| Arthur Housman | ... | Richard Fleming (as Arthur Houseman) |
| Robert McKim | ... | Dr. Wells |
| Jack Pickford | ... | Brooks Bailey |
| Jewel Carmen | ... | Miss Dale Ogden |
| Sôjin Kamiyama | ... | Billy - the Butler (as Sojin Kamiyama) |
| Tullio Carminati | ... | Detective Moletti |
| Eddie Gribbon | ... | Detective Anderson |
| Lee Shumway | ... | The Unknown |
| Stanton Heck | ... | Police Officer (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- George Beranger, as Gideon Bell (as André de Béranger), passed away at age 79 in Laguna Beach, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: George Andre | Andred Beranger | Andre Beranger | André Beranger | George A. Beranger | George Andre Beranger | George André Beranger | George R. Beranger | Andre Berenger | J.A. Beringer | George A. Berranger | George Berringer | André DeBeranger | - Charles Herzinger, as Man in Black Mask, passed away at age 88 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: C.W. Herzinger | Chares W. Herzinger | Charles W. Herzinger - Emily Fitzroy – Miss Cornelia Van Gorder
- Louise Fazenda – Lizzie Allen
- Arthur Housman – Richard Fleming (as Arthur Houseman)
- Robert McKim – Dr. Wells
- Jack Pickford – Brooks Bailey
- Jewel Carmen – Miss Dale Ogden
- Sôjin Kamiyama, as Billy - the Butler (as Sojin Kamiyama), passed away at age 70 in Tokyo, Japan.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Sojin Kamiyama | K. Sojin | Kamiyama Sojin | Sojin | Sôjin - Tullio Carminati – Detective Moletti
- Eddie Gribbon – Detective Anderson
- Lee Shumway, as The Unknown, passed away at age 74 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: L. C. Shumway | L.C. Shumway | Lee C. Shumway | Leon C. Shumway | Leonard C. Shumway - Stanton Heck – Police Officer (uncredited)
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