The Bells

Sep 15 1926 Passed 1h 8m
Crime, Drama, Horror

A kindly but desperate Alsatian innkeeper named Mathias murders and robs a rich Jewish merchant staying at his inn, but the ghost of his victim will not let him rest. Meanwhile, a mysterious Mesmerist has come to town, claiming he has made many criminals confess their crimes...

Plot

Mathias, an Alsatian innkeeper, murders a rich Pole staying at his inn But Mathias' conscience will not let him rest, and the murdered man's spirit drives the innkeeper nearly mad. The victim's brother calls for an inquest and brings with him a sideshow mesmerist supposedly able to read minds. Mathias, as burgomaster, is called upon to conduct the inquest, but under the intuitive eye of the mesmerist cannot resist torment of his own conscience.

Written by

Alexandre Chatrian, Emile Erckmann, Leopold Lewis

Directed by

James Young

Cast

Lionel Barrymore, Caroline Frances Cooke, Gustav von Seyffertitz

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Chadwick Pictures Corporation

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
541
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA