The Bells_
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...
Starring
Lionel Barrymore, Caroline Frances Cooke, Gustav von Seyffertitz
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Bells was released 100 years ago in 1926.
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 ...
The Bells is a Drama, Crime, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 8m.
CAST (10)
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)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
68 min (1h 8m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (16 votes)
Popularity
6
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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...
How long is The Bells?
The Bells has a runtime of 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Who stars in The Bells?
The cast of The Bells includes Lionel Barrymore, Caroline Frances Cooke, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Lorimer Johnston, Boris Karloff.
What is the rating of The Bells?
The Bells has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Crime
Horror