The Bells
1926, English. Directed by James Young.
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...
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Bells is streaming on Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- James YoungDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreMathias
- Caroline Frances CookeCatharine
- Gustav von SeyffertitzJerome Frantz
- Lorimer JohnstonHans
- Boris KarloffThe Mesmerist
- Eddie PhillipsChristian
- Lola ToddAnnette
- E. Alyn WarrenBaruch Koweski / Jethro Koweski
- Laura La VarnieFortune Teller
- John GeorgeMesmerist Announcer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 July 1926
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Young
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The Bells runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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The Bells is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bells on?
The Bells is streaming on Bloodstream in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Bells?
The Bells (1926) was directed by James Young and stars Lionel Barrymore, Caroline Frances Cooke, Gustav von Seyffertitz.