Movie Description
The Bells
(1931)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Harcourt Templeman,Oscar Friedrich Werndorff
- Producer : Isidore Schlesinger
- Writer : C.H. Dand
- Editor : Michael Hankinson,Lars Moen
- Cast : Donald Calthrop,Jane Welsh,Edward Sinclair,O.B. Clarence,Wilfred Shine,Ralph Truman
Cast
Mathias
Annette
Sergeant Christian Nash
Watchman
Philosopher
Blacksmith
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe Bells
Status Released
Release Information
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1931-10-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 15m
Production CompaniesAssociated Sound Film Industries
Genres
- Crime
- Horror
- Drama
