The House of the Tolling Bell(1920)
The House of the Tolling Bell Synopsis
According to the will of old Anthony Cole, his heir must live for one year in the spooky residence known as "the house of the tolling bell." The dread of the house and the superstitions enshrouding it are so great that only two people consent to undergo the ordeal. They are Cole's grandson Richard Steele, who had been disinherited when his mother ran away with a dance teacher, and Lucy Atherton. Jules La Rocque, a distant relative, plots to obtain both Lucy and the Cole millions.
The House of the Tolling Bell (1920) is a mystery film directed by J. Stuart Blackton, released on September 5, 1920 with a runtime of 1h. It stars May McAvoy, Bruce Gordon, Morgan Thorpe and Edward Elkas. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Stuart Blackton
- Writers:
- Edith Sessions Tupper
- Producers:
- J. Stuart Blackton
- Cinematographer:
- William S. Adams
- Production:
- J. Stuart Blackton Feature Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The House of the Tolling Bell Cast & Crew
Main cast
May McAvoy
as Lucy Atheron
Bruce Gordon
as Richard Steele
- Morgan Thorpe
Morgan Thorpe
as Anthony Cole
Edward Elkas
as Innkeeper Ducros
Eulalie Jensen
as Lola
William R. Dunn
as Jules La Rocque
- Edna Young
Edna Young
as Aunt Stella
- William Jenkins
William Jenkins
as Old George
Key crew
Directed by J. Stuart Blackton, written by Edith Sessions Tupper, produced by J. Stuart Blackton.
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The House of the Tolling Bell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The House of the Tolling Bell – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The House of the Tolling Bell?
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The main cast of The House of the Tolling Bell (1920) includes May McAvoy, Bruce Gordon, Morgan Thorpe, Edward Elkas and Eulalie Jensen. The film was directed by J. Stuart Blackton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House of the Tolling Bell released?
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The House of the Tolling Bell was released on September 5, 1920 and runs for 1h.
Is The House of the Tolling Bell worth watching?
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The House of the Tolling Bell (1920) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.