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The Mesmerist (2003)

2003-11-07 · 16m · EN
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Made by re-editing a deteriorated nitrate print of The Bells (1926), starring Lionel Barrymore and Boris Karloff, this work shows the fragility of the film image while foreshadowing the Holocaust.

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James YoungWriterEmile ErckmannWriterBill MorrisonDirector, WriterJames YoungWriter

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Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreThe Innkeeper (archive footage)Boris KarloffBoris Karloff(archive footage)Laura La VarnieLaura La Varnie(archive footage)E. Alyn WarrenE. Alyn Warren(archive footage)

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What is The Mesmerist about?

Made by re-editing a deteriorated nitrate print of The Bells (1926), starring Lionel Barrymore and Boris Karloff, this work shows the fragility of the film image while foreshadowing the Holocaust.

How long is The Mesmerist?

The Mesmerist has a runtime of 16 minutes.