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The Bells

  • 19311931
  • 1h 15m
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6.1/10
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The Bells (1931)
CrimeDramaHorror
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 victi... Read allMathias, 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 ... Read allMathias, 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 t... Read all
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  • Directors
    • Harcourt Templeman
    • Oscar Friedrich Werndorff
  • Writers
    • Alexandre Chatrian(play "Le Juif Polonais")
    • C.H. Dand(adaptation & dialogue)
    • Emile Erckmann(play "Le Juif Polonais")
  • Stars
    • Donald Calthrop
    • Jane Welsh
    • Edward Sinclair
  • Directors
    • Harcourt Templeman
    • Oscar Friedrich Werndorff
  • Writers
    • Alexandre Chatrian(play "Le Juif Polonais")
    • C.H. Dand(adaptation & dialogue)
    • Emile Erckmann(play "Le Juif Polonais")
  • Stars
    • Donald Calthrop
    • Jane Welsh
    • Edward Sinclair
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    Donald Calthrop
    Donald Calthrop
    • Mathias
    Jane Welsh
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    • Annette
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    • Sergeant Christian Nash
    O.B. Clarence
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    • Philosopher
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    Ralph Truman
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    Carol Rees
    Anita Sharp-Bolster
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    • Directors
      • Harcourt Templeman
      • Oscar Friedrich Werndorff
    • Writers
      • Alexandre Chatrian(play "Le Juif Polonais")
      • C.H. Dand(adaptation & dialogue)
      • Emile Erckmann(play "Le Juif Polonais")
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    • Trivia
      This is a lost film, and no print is said to survive. It is the only original film score composed by Gustav Holst, and his work was praised by contemporary critics.
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      Alternate-language version of Polish Jew (1931)

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1931 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Sound Film Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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