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The Bells( 1926)

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Overview

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 Billed Cast

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      Lionel Barrymore

      Mathias

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      Caroline Frances Cooke

      Catharine

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      Gustav von Seyffertitz

      Jerome Frantz

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      Lorimer Johnston

      Hans

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      Boris Karloff

      The Mesmerist

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      Eddie Phillips

      Christian

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      Lola Todd

      Annette

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      E. Alyn Warren

      Baruch Koweski / Jethro Koweski

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      Laura La Varnie

      Fortune Teller

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      John George

      Mesmerist Announcer (uncredited)

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    A review by barrymost

    6
    Written by barrymost on Sun Jan 19 2020
    "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, emotional performance from a young(ish) Lionel Barrymore; as a bonus, we also have an almost unrecognizable Boris Karloff, who really goes all out for the creepy effect. ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • inquisition
    • innkeeper
    • mountain village
    • murder
    • debt
    • spirit
    • ghost
    • bells