The Bells in Old Town (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, The Bells in Old Town is a drama film directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Kalle Magnus Berg is a kind bailiff in Gamla Stan (Old Town) in Stockholm. He helps out "clients" by supporting them with money from his own pocket. His neighbor is a jazz musician who plays at a restaurant for a living.
Who’s in it. The Bells in Old Town stars Edvard Persson as Karl-Magnus Berg, George Fant as Bengt Florin, Elsie Albiin as Karin and Gunnel Broström as Harriet von Borch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Bells in Old Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bells in Old Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bells in Old Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bells in Old Town (1946)?
- In GB, The Bells in Old Town is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bells in Old Town worth watching?
- The Bells in Old Town holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bells in Old Town?
- The Bells in Old Town stars Edvard Persson, George Fant, Elsie Albiin, Gunnel Broström and Gösta Cederlund.
- When was The Bells in Old Town released?
- The Bells in Old Town was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.