The Bells
6.4
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...
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Cast
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Lionel Barrymore
Mathias
Known for
It's a Wonderful Life
You Can't Take It with You
Caroline Frances Cooke
Catharine
Known for
Son of Frankenstein
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Jerome Frantz
Known for
Dishonored
Shanghai Express
Lorimer Johnston
Hans
Known for
Son of Frankenstein
Boris Karloff
The Mesmerist
Known for
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Bride of Frankenstein
Eddie Phillips
Christian
Known for
Lonesome
Lola Todd
Annette
Also in
Remember
The Tough Guy
E. Alyn Warren
Baruch Koweski / Jethro Koweski
Known for
The Unholy Three
The Devil-Doll
Laura La Varnie
Fortune Teller
Also in
Mickey
Her First Kiss
John George
Mesmerist Announcer (uncredited)
Known for
The Unknown
The Mark of Zorro
James Young Director · Alexandre Chatrian Author Emile Erckmann Author
United States release July 29, 1926 · Produced in United States · Languages English, No dialogue
Production
Chadwick Pictures Corporation
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · No dialogue
Release dates
Canada · July 29, 1926
Theatrical
United States · July 29, 1926
Theatrical
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