The Bat

"The Bat" is a theatrical play by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood that premiered on Broadway in 1920. Set in a secluded summer mansion, the story follows wealthy spinster Cornelia Van Gorder and her guests as they unravel a mystery while being pursued by a mysterious, costumed criminal known as "The Bat." As the plot unfolds, the characters search for hidden treasure while facing the danger of a caped killer eliminating them one by one.