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The Bells poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.2 / 100
1926·Crime / Drama / Horror·1h 8m

THE BELLS

A kindly but desperate Alsatian innkeeper named Mathias murders and robs a rich Jewish 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...

Above the Line
James Young·DirectorJames Young·WriterAlexandre Chatrian·Theatre PlayL. William O'Connell·Director of Photography
Cast
Lionel Barrymore·MathiasCaroline Frances Cooke·CatharineGustav von Seyffertitz·Jerome FrantzLorimer Johnston·HansBoris Karloff·The MesmeristEddie Phillips·ChristianLola Todd·AnnetteE. Alyn Warren·Baruch Koweski / Jethro KoweskiLaura La Varnie·Fortune TellerJohn George·Mesmerist Announcer (uncredited)
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
James Young·Director
Writing· 3
James Young·WriterAlexandre Chatrian·Theatre PlayEmile Erckmann·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
L. William O'Connell·Director of Photography
Production· 1
I.E. Chadwick·Producer
By the Numbers
54.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Bells's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8C8C8C
#4D4D4D
#CCCCCC
Mood
Dramatic, Serious
Composition
Split
Era
1920s 1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white movie poster features a man in a dark coat and hat standing on a barren landscape, looking to his left. The title "The Bells" is prominently d”

drama
Key Elements
Man's CoatMan's Hat
Atmosphere
Muted, Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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