The Mesmerist_
Made by re-editing a deteriorated nitrate print of The Bells (1926), starring Lionel Barrymore and Boris Karloff, this work shows the fragility of the film image while foreshadowing the Holocaust.
Director
Bill Morrison
Starring
Lionel Barrymore, Boris Karloff, Laura La Varnie
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The Mesmerist was released 23 years ago in 2003.
The Mesmerist is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 16m.
CAST (4)
CREW
STUDIOS (1)
Hypnotic Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
16 min (0h 16m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.0/10 (4 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Mesmerist about?
Made by re-editing a deteriorated nitrate print of The Bells (1926), starring Lionel Barrymore and Boris Karloff, this work shows the fragility of the film image while foreshadowing the Holocaust.
How long is The Mesmerist?
The Mesmerist has a runtime of 16 minutes (0h 16m).
Who directed The Mesmerist?
The Mesmerist was directed by Bill Morrison.
Who stars in The Mesmerist?
The cast of The Mesmerist includes Lionel Barrymore, Boris Karloff, Laura La Varnie, E. Alyn Warren.
What is the rating of The Mesmerist?
The Mesmerist has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama