Infamous burglar “The Bat” commits a daring jewelry theft despite heavy police presence. Soon after, a bank theft occurs, which may be the work of the criminal as well. Meanwhile, Cornelia Van Gorder has various people arrive at her old mansion, including her niece, Dale, a bank employee, and police detective Anderson. When guests start turning up dead, Cornelia begins to suspect that The Bat may be lurking around the estate. Hybrid horror, mystery, comedy

A gun hand named Lane (John Wayne) is hired by a widow (Ann-Margret), Mrs. Lowe, to find gold stolen by her husband so that she may return it and start fresh.