John Barrymore
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
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Hundreds of film and Tv adaptations and appropriations have been made of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Having studied and taught the novel and subsequent renditions over many years, here is my list to date.
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Directed by Victor Fleming. With Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, Lana Turner, Donald Crisp. Dr. Jekyll allows his dark side to run wild when he drinks a potion that turns him into the evil Mr. Hyde.
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- Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
- Victor Fleming
- 1941-09
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1941 American horror film starring Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, and Lana Turner. The production also features Donald Crisp, Ian Hunter, Barton MacLane, C. Aubrey Smith, and Sara Allgood.
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- Edge of Sanity (5.3) Although it ranks low on the list, Psycho's Anthony Perkins's twisted take on Dr. Jekyll and his sinister alter-ego is certainly an interesting change from the typical cloak-and-dagger approach.
- The Nutty Professor (5.6) Although the Jerry Lewis version is higher-rated, Eddie Murphy's version of the comedic classic is certainly the more famous.
- I, Monster (5.8) An adaptation featuring horror icons Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing definitely warrants a mention on the list. Although names have been changed from the original Robert Louis Stevenson novel, very little else is altered.
- Mary Reilly (5.8) In attempts to breathe new life into a classic story, changing the perspective is always a good move. In the underappreciated Mary Reilly, Viewers are treated to the tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde seen through the eyes of the doctor's housekeeper.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1931 American pre-Code horror film, directed by Rouben Mamoulian and starring Fredric March, who plays a possessed doctor who tests his new formula that can unleash people's inner demons.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 1931 1h 38m Approved. 7.6 (16K) Rate. Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde. Director Rouben Mamoulian Stars Fredric March Miriam Hopkins Rose Hobart. 2.
Nov 12, 2022 · Hollywood royalty and prominent screen star John Barrymore took on the eponymous dual roles in the 1920 silent horror film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, terrifying moviegoers with his chilling...
