The Bells (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1926, The Bells is a drama, crime and horror film directed by James Young, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. A kindly Alsatian innkeeper named Mathias murders and robs a rich Polish 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...
Who’s in it. The Bells stars Lionel Barrymore as Mathias, Caroline Frances Cooke as Catharine, Gustav von Seyffertitz as Jerome Frantz and Lorimer Johnston as Hans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Bells has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bells page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bells tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bells (1926)?
- In US, The Bells is available to stream on FlixFling and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bells worth watching?
- The Bells holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bells?
- The Bells stars Lionel Barrymore, Caroline Frances Cooke, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Lorimer Johnston and Boris Karloff.
- When was The Bells released?
- The Bells was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.