The Bells
Brief Synopsis
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Mathias, an Alsatian innkeeper, murders a rich Pole staying at his inn But 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 mesmerist supposedly able to read minds. Mathias, as burgomaster, is called upon to conduct the inquest, but under the intuitive eye of the mesmerist cannot resist torment of his own conscience.
Cast & Crew
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Oscar M. Werndorff
Director
O.b. Clarence
Edward Sinclair
Ralph Truman
Donald Calthrop
Wilfred Shine
Film Details
Genre
Crime
Release Date
1931
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Synopsis
Mathias, an Alsatian innkeeper, murders a rich Pole staying at his inn But 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 mesmerist supposedly able to read minds. Mathias, as burgomaster, is called upon to conduct the inquest, but under the intuitive eye of the mesmerist cannot resist torment of his own conscience.
Film Details
Genre
Crime
Release Date
1931
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
