The Bells
Synopsis
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...
Top Cast
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Lionel Barrymore
Mathias
Caroline Frances Cooke
Catharine
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Jerome Frantz
Lorimer Johnston
Hans
Boris Karloff
The Mesmerist
Eddie Phillips
Christian
Lola Todd
Annette
E. Alyn Warren
Baruch Koweski / Jethro Koweski
Laura La Varnie
Fortune Teller
John George
Mesmerist Announcer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Chatrian, James Young, Emile Erckmann
- Original Title
- The Bells
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Chadwick Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Young
Alexandre Chatrian, James Young, Emile Erckmann
L. William O'Connell
I.E. Chadwick
Department Leadership Roster
James Young
Director
James Young
Writer
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
I.E. Chadwick
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bells
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bells 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 directed The Bells?
The Bells was directed by James Young.
Who stars in The Bells?
The principal cast of The Bells includes Lionel Barrymore, Caroline Frances Cooke, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Lorimer Johnston, Boris Karloff.
When was The Bells released and how long is it?
The Bells was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bells?
The Bells holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).