A mysterious criminal by the name of "The Bat" eludes police and then finally announces his retirement to the country.In the countryside near the town of Oakdale, news of a bank robbery in Oakdale has put Mrs. Van Gordnerâs maid, Lizzie, on edge. Mrs. Van Gordner is leasing the house from Mr. Fleming, the Oakdale bank president, who is in Europe. The chief suspect in the bank robbery, a cashier, has disappeared. Mrs. Van Gordnerâs niece, Dale arrives followed by the gardener she has hired. Dr. Venrees arrives and tell Mrs. Van Gordner that he has received a telegram from Fleming stating that because of the robbery he will be returning soon and will need to occupy his house.There are mysterious noises in the house and lights turning on and off. A rock is thrown the window with a note threatening harm if the occupants donât leave. Dale, and the gardener, who is actually Brook, the missing teller, are looking for a secret room in the house. They believe the money from the robbery is hidden there.Detective Anderson shows up and questions Mrs. Van Gordner. Mr. Flemingâs nephew, Richard, arrives at Daleâs request. She is hoping he can help in finding the secret room. Richard finds the house plans but refuses to show them to Dale. He pushes her away and runs up the stairs but he is shot by someone at the top of the stairs and falls dead. Mrs. Van Gordner sends for a private detective.A mysterious masked man sticks a gun in the caretakerâs back and tell him he better get everyone out of the house. The lights continue to go on and off. The shadow of the Bat is seen by various occupants of the house.Anderson states that Fleming isnât in Europe but robbed his own bank. He accuses the doctor of being part of the plot.An unconscious man is found in the garage. He comes to and is questioned by Anderson. He canât remember anything. Anderson tells the private detective to keep an eye on him.The hidden room and the missing money are found. Fleming, the missing banker, is found dead behind a wall in the room. The garage suddenly bursts into flames. In the ensuring chaos, the Bat appears and is caught, but he gets away before he can be unmasked.As the Bat is fleeing from the house, he is caught in a bear trap, set up by Lizzie. He is revealed to be Anderson, who isnât actually Anderson. The real Detective Anderson is the man who was found unconscious. The bat says no jail can hold him and he will escape.A curtain closes across the screen. We are in a theater. Chester Morris, who played Detective Anderson tells the audience that as long as they donât reveal the Batâs identity they will be safe from the Bat.
Question: Who sets up the bear trap?, Answer: Lizzie Question: What is Mrs. Van Grodner's maids name?, Answer: Lizzie Question: What does Mr. Fleming do for work?, Answer: Oakdale bank president Question: Who played Detective Anderson?, Answer: Chester Morris Question: Where is Mr. Fleming?, Answer: Europe Question: Where was the man found unconscious?, Answer: the garage Question: What is the name of the mysterious criminal?, Answer: The Bat Question: Who does Anderson accuse?, Answer: the doctor Question: Who is leasing Mr. Fleming's house?, Answer: Mrs. Van Gordner Question: What does Mrs. Van Gordner send for?, Answer: A private detective Question: The occupants of the house see the shadow of that animal?, Answer: Bat Question: Where do Brook and Dale think the money from the robbery is hidden?, Answer: A secret room in the house. Question: Where was Fleming found dead?, Answer: behind a wall Question: Who does Anderson question?, Answer: Mrs. Van Gordner Question: What was thrown at the window?, Answer: A rock. Question: Who sent the telegram?, Answer: Mr. Fleming Question: What is Mrs. Van Grodner's Niece's name?, Answer: Dale Question: Where does the bat gets trapped while fleeing?, Answer: Ina bear trap.