Summary Mathias, an Alsatian innkeeper, murders a rich Pole staying at his inn But 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 mesmerist supposedly able to read minds. Mathias, as burgomaster, is called upon to conduct the inquest, but under the intuitive eye of the mesmerist cannot resist torment of his own conscience. View more details
Directed : Harcourt Templeman Oscar Friedrich Werndorff
Written : Alexandre Chatrian Emile Erckmann C.H. Dand
Stars : Donald Calthrop Edward Sinclair Jane Welsh O.B. Clarence
Genres : Horror Crime Drama
Release date : Oct 8, 1931
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Sound Film Productions
Summary Mathias, an Alsatian innkeeper, murders a rich Pole staying at his inn But 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 mesmerist supposedly able to read minds. Mathias, as burgomaster, is called upon to conduct the inquest, but under the intuitive eye of the mesmerist cannot resist torment of his own conscience. View more details
Genres : Horror Crime Drama
Release date : Oct 8, 1931
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Sound Film Productions
