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      The Bells

      Released Jul 30, 1926 1h 48m Crime Drama Horror List
      Reviews 36% Audience Score 50+ Ratings A mesmerist's arrival in a small Alsatian hamlet pushes a guilt-ridden burgomaster over the edge of madness. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member A wonderful gothic piece about a local merchant worn out by family & financial struggles who in the best of the moment murders a Jewish merchant. The film beautifully centers on his conscience & when ever he hears bells it triggers his guilt even further (since the murdered victim was wearing bells) The film is short but well made & Lionel Barrymore was truly a screen sensation & added such expression to the role. Boris Karloff is superb as the Mesmerist also. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent production values highlight a wonderful Barrymore performance. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie combines elements from other stories, but it's supposed to be based on Poe's The Bells poem. I didn't understand the ending, but the rest of the movie was okay. Overall a so-so film. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member A boring movie that didnt really pick up until after Mathias killed the rich Polish man Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Lesser known silent film based on the French play and inspired by the Edgar Allen Poe poem. Good photography and good acting in this formula "morality tale." The story is kind of like 'The Tell Tale Heart' except the murderer hears bells instead of a beating heart. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A mesmerist's arrival in a small Alsatian hamlet pushes a guilt-ridden burgomaster over the edge of madness.
      Director
      James Young
      Screenwriter
      James Young
      Distributor
      Chadwick Pictures Corporation
      Production Co
      Chadwick Pictures Corporation
      Genre
      Crime, Drama, Horror
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 30, 1926, Original
      Release Date (DVD)
      Mar 28, 2000
      Runtime
      1h 48m
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