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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Stuart Blackton
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith Sessions Tupper
- Original Title
- The House of the Tolling Bell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- J. Stuart Blackton Feature Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Stuart Blackton
Edith Sessions Tupper
William S. Adams
J. Stuart Blackton
Department Leadership Roster
J. Stuart Blackton
Director
J. Stuart Blackton
Producer
William S. Adams
Director of Photography
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What is The House of the Tolling Bell about?
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.
Who directed The House of the Tolling Bell?
The House of the Tolling Bell was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.
Who stars in The House of the Tolling Bell?
The principal cast of The House of the Tolling Bell includes May McAvoy, Bruce Gordon, Morgan Thorpe, Edward Elkas, Eulalie Jensen.
When was The House of the Tolling Bell released and how long is it?
The House of the Tolling Bell was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The House of the Tolling Bell based on a book or true story?
The House of the Tolling Bell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith Sessions Tupper".