The Bat (1926)

A Silent film based upon the Broadway play by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, this Silent Gem was directed by Roland West in 1926, later being Remade as the Bat Whispers in 1930 (by Roland West) and again in 1958 in the Bat starring Vincent Price, also available at the Archive. Oh, and when I say silent, I mean silent - this was transferred from a 16mm print and was probably meant to be played with live musical accompaniment. SYNOPSIS: The Bat, a masked criminal, terrorises a mansion filled with the guests of a mystery writer, a mansion in which a robber has hidden $20,000 of Stolen m

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bat (1926) for free?

You can stream The Bat (1926) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.

Is The Bat (1926) in the public domain?

Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.