The Bells(1931)
The Bells Synopsis
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.
The Bells (1931) is a crime, horror and drama film directed by Harcourt Templeman, released on October 9, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Donald Calthrop, Jane Welsh, Edward Sinclair and O.B. Clarence. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Harcourt Templeman
- Writers:
- C.H. Dand, Alexandre Chatrian, Emile Erckmann
- Producers:
- Isidore Schlesinger
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Cross
- Production:
- Associated Sound Film Industries
- Status:
- Released
The Bells Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald Calthrop
as Mathias
Jane Welsh
as Annette
Edward Sinclair
as Sergeant Christian Nash
O.B. Clarence
as Watchman
- Wilfred Shine
Wilfred Shine
as Philosopher
Ralph Truman
as Blacksmith
Key crew
Directed by Harcourt Templeman, written by C.H. Dand, Alexandre Chatrian and Emile Erckmann, produced by Isidore Schlesinger.
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The Bells Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Bells – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Bells?
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The main cast of The Bells (1931) includes Donald Calthrop, Jane Welsh, Edward Sinclair, O.B. Clarence and Wilfred Shine. The film was directed by Harcourt Templeman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bells released?
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The Bells was released on October 9, 1931 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Bells worth watching?
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The Bells (1931) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.