The Bat (1926)

The Bat 1926 A master crook, known as The Bat because of his disguise, announces a jewel theft in advance but is foiled by a rival crook at the scene of the crime Their trail leads to the Courtleigh Fleming estate, now leased to Cornelia Van Gorder, a wealthy spinster The reported death of banker Fleming and the disappearance of Brooks Bailey, a young cashier in love with Dale Miss Van Gorders niece, add to the complications of a 200,000 bank robbery Brooks, masquerading as a gardener, remains concealed in the house, hoping to unravel the mystery Lizzie, a servant, suspects everyone, including Dr Wells, the butler, and Detective Moletti The Bat, who has killed Moletti and is impersonating him, is finally captured in a bear trap