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The Bells

NR19261h 8mJames Young
IMDb 6.4

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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...

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InquisitionInnkeeperMountain VillageMurderDebtSpiritGhostBells

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What is The Bells (1926) 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 stars in The Bells?

The Bells stars Lionel Barrymore (Mathias), Caroline Frances Cooke (Catharine), Gustav von Seyffertitz (Jerome Frantz), Lorimer Johnston (Hans), Boris Karloff (The Mesmerist). The film was directed by James Young.

How long is The Bells?

The Bells has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1926. It is rated NR.

Is The Bells worth watching?

The Bells holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Drama, Crime, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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