
The Bells
Drama · Crime · Horror
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 Cast


Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore
Mathias
Lionel Barrymore
Mathias


Caroline Frances Cooke
Caroline Frances Cooke
Catharine
Caroline Frances Cooke
Catharine


Gustav von Seyffertitz
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Jerome Frantz
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Jerome Frantz


Lorimer Johnston
Lorimer Johnston
Hans
Lorimer Johnston
Hans


Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
The Mesmerist
Boris Karloff
The Mesmerist


Eddie Phillips
Eddie Phillips
Christian
Eddie Phillips
Christian


Lola Todd
Lola Todd
Annette
Lola Todd
Annette


E. Alyn Warren
E. Alyn Warren
Baruch Koweski / Jethro Koweski
E. Alyn Warren
Baruch Koweski / Jethro Koweski


Laura La Varnie
Laura La Varnie
Fortune Teller
Laura La Varnie
Fortune Teller


John George
John George
Mesmerist Announcer (uncredited)
John George
Mesmerist Announcer (uncredited)
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