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...
The Bells (1926) is a drama, crime and horror film directed by James Young, released on July 29, 1926 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Lionel Barrymore, Caroline Frances Cooke, Gustav von Seyffertitz and Lorimer Johnston. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
Lionel Barrymore
as Mathias
Caroline Frances Cooke
as Catharine
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Jerome Frantz
Lorimer Johnston
as Hans
Boris Karloff
as The Mesmerist
Eddie Phillips
as Christian
Lola Todd
as Annette
E. Alyn Warren
as Baruch Koweski / Jethro Koweski
Laura La Varnie
as Fortune Teller
John George
as Mesmerist Announcer (uncredited)
Directed by James Young, written by James Young, Alexandre Chatrian and Emile Erckmann, produced by I.E. Chadwick.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 19 ratings.
"Hear the sledges with the bells, silver bells!" Plot in a nutshell: Mathias, a kindhearted Alsatian innkeeper, murders and robs a rich Polish merchant. The dead man's spirit will not let him rest, however, and Mathias is nearly driven insane with guilt...and the sound of sleigh bells. Comments: An interesting little relic from the Silent Era, this is an intriguing film. It's not high art, but it boasts a good,…
Reviewed on January 19, 2020
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The main cast of The Bells (1926) includes Lionel Barrymore, Caroline Frances Cooke, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Lorimer Johnston and Boris Karloff. The film was directed by James Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Bells was released on July 29, 1926 and runs for 1h 8m.
The Bells (1926) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
