The Stevenson story serves as the premise for an early (1921) appearance by John Barrymore, who plays the transformation scene -- very effectively -- without the aid of trick photography.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The world's greatest actor in a tremendous story of man at his best and worst!
1920 · 1h 19m · Unrated
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Directed by
John S. Robertson
,
Shaw Lovett
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Overview
A doctor's research into the roots of evil turns him into a hideous depraved fiend.
Director and cast
- John S. Robertson Director
- Shaw Lovett Director
- John Barrymore as Dr. Jekyll / Dr. Hyde
- Charles Lane as Dr. Lanyon
- Brandon Hurst as Sir George Carewe
- Martha Mansfield as Millicent Carewe
- Cecil Clovelly as Edward Enfield
- Nita Naldi as Miss Gina
- Alma Aiken as o. A.
- J. Malcolm Dunn Cast
- Louis Wolheim Cast
- Edgard Varèse Cast
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