The Bells (1926)
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...
Director: James Young
Genre: Drama, Crime, Horror
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: July 29, 1926
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Mathias
- Caroline Frances Cooke - Catharine
- Gustav von Seyffertitz - Jerome Frantz
- Lorimer Johnston - Hans
- Boris Karloff - The Mesmerist
- Eddie Phillips - Christian
- Lola Todd - Annette
- E. Alyn Warren - Baruch Koweski / Jethro Koweski
- Laura La Varnie - Fortune Teller
- John George - Mesmerist Announcer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- James Young
- Alexandre Chatrian (Theatre Play)
- Emile Erckmann (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: L. William O'Connell
Production: Chadwick Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Ghostly Apparitions and the Spirit Realm, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
inquisition, innkeeper, mountain village, murder, debt, spirit, ghost, bells
More Films by Director: James Young
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bells about?
- 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...
- Who directed The Bells?
- The Bells was directed by James Young.
- Who stars in The Bells?
- The Bells stars Lionel Barrymore, Caroline Frances Cooke, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Lorimer Johnston, Boris Karloff, Eddie Phillips.
- How long is The Bells?
- The Bells has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is The Bells?
- The Bells is a Drama, Crime, Horror film.
- Where was The Bells produced?
- The Bells was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Bells?
- The themes of The Bells include: Ghostly Apparitions and the Spirit Realm, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror.