The Bells (1931)
Mathias, an Alsatian innkeeper, murders a rich Pole staying at his inn. However, 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 hypnotist, who is supposedly able to read minds. Mathias, as burgomaster, is called upon to conduct the inquest, but under the intuitive eye of the hypnotist cannot resist torment of his own conscience.
Director: Harcourt Templeman, Oscar Friedrich Werndorff
Genre: Crime, Horror, Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: October 9, 1931
Cast
- Donald Calthrop - Mathias
- Jane Welsh - Annette
- Edward Sinclair - Sergeant Christian Nash
- O.B. Clarence - Watchman
- Wilfred Shine - Philosopher
- Ralph Truman - Blacksmith
Screenplay
- C.H. Dand
- Alexandre Chatrian (Theatre Play)
- Emile Erckmann (Theatre Play)
Music: Gustav Holst
Cinematography: Eric Cross, Günther Krampf
Editing: Michael Hankinson, Lars Moen
Production: Associated Sound Film Industries
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Harcourt Templeman, Oscar Friedrich Werndorff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bells about?
- Mathias, an Alsatian innkeeper, murders a rich Pole staying at his inn. However, 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 hypnotist, who is supposedly able to read minds. Mathias, as burgomaster, is called upon to conduct the inquest, but under the intuitive eye of the hypnotist cannot resist torment of his own conscience.
- Who directed The Bells?
- The Bells was directed by Harcourt Templeman, Oscar Friedrich Werndorff.
- Who stars in The Bells?
- The Bells stars Donald Calthrop, Jane Welsh, Edward Sinclair, O.B. Clarence, Wilfred Shine, Ralph Truman.
- How long is The Bells?
- The Bells has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Bells?
- The Bells is a Crime, Horror, Drama film.
- Where was The Bells produced?
- The Bells was produced in United Kingdom.