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The Bells

Mathias, an Alsatian innkeeper, murders a rich Pole staying at his inn. However, 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 hypnotist, who is supposedly able to read minds. Mathias, as burgomaster, is called upon to conduct the inquest, but under the intuitive eye of the hypnotist cannot resist torment of his own conscience.

Top Cast

  • Donald Calthrop

    Donald Calthrop

    Mathias

  • Jane Welsh

    Jane Welsh

    Annette

  • Edward Sinclair

    Edward Sinclair

    Sergeant Christian Nash

  • O.B. Clarence

    O.B. Clarence

    Watchman

  • Wilfred Shine

    Wilfred Shine

    Philosopher

  • Ralph Truman

    Ralph Truman

    Blacksmith

Overview

Mathias, an Alsatian innkeeper, murders a rich Pole staying at his inn. However, 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 hypnotist, who is supposedly able to read minds. Mathias, as burgomaster, is called upon to conduct the inquest, but under the intuitive eye of the hypnotist cannot resist torment of his own conscience.

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