The Bat

The story revolves around a group of people who find themselves trapped in a remote mansion during a storm. Unbeknownst to them a notorious criminal known as The Bat is also in the vicinity. The play follows their efforts to discover The Bat''s true identity and prevent further crimes.The Bat was quite popular in its time and has had numerous revivals and adaptations over the years. One of its most significant contributions to popular culture is the creation of the bat-like symbol that inspired the later comic book character Batman.While Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood are credited with the primary authorship of the play it''s worth noting that adaptations and collaborations were common in the theater during this era and various versions of the play exist. The play remains a classic in the mystery genre and has continued to be performed by theater companies interested in vintage and suspenseful works.