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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (I) (1920)
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Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself. Director:John S. Robertson |
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Charles Lane | ... | |
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Brandon Hurst | ... | |
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Cecil Clovelly | ... | |
| Nita Naldi | ... |
Miss Gina - Italian Singer
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Storyline
Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson story: Doctor Henry Jekyll's enthusiasm for science and his selfless acts of service have made him a much-admired man. But as he visits Sir George Carew one evening, his host criticizes him for his reluctance to experience the more sensual side of life. Sir George goads Jekyll into visiting a music hall, where he watches the alluring dancer Gina. Jekyll becomes fascinated with the two contrasting sides of human nature, and he becomes obsessed with the idea of separating them. After extensive work in his laboratory, he devises a formula that does indeed allow him to alternate between two completely different personalities, his own and that of a brutish, lascivious person whom he names Hyde. It is not long before the personality of Hyde begins to dominate Jekyll's affairs. Written by Snow Leopard
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USALanguage:
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O Médico E o Monstro See more »Company Credits
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Runtime:
(1971 alternate version) | (Kino Print)Sound Mix:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Sir George Carew: Isn't it by serving others that one develops oneself, Sir George?
Sir George Carew: Which self? A man has two two - as he has two hands. Because I use my right hand, Should I never use my left?
[Carewe pontedly moves both hands indepemdently, making his point knon to the whole table]
Sir George Carew: Your really strong man fears nothing. It is the weak one that is afraid of - - experience.
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actors were not originally credited in this movie at the start or at the
end. Instead, four additional actors and their character names are credited
in the inter-titles right before they appear on-screen. See more »
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Trivia
In the short Renaissance flashback memory sequence, where Hyde is explaining to Gina about the poisonous mysteries of his secret ring, set pieces and costumes were brought from "The Jest". That was a hit play in which John Barrymore had starred with brother Lionel Barrymore on Broadway in 1919 before shooting this picture. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: When the giant spider apparition (manifestation of Hyde) climbs onto Jekyll's bed, the legs of the actor manipulating the costume are clearly visible. See more »Quotes
Sir George Carew: In devoting yourself to others, Jekyll, aren't you neglecting the development of your own life?Sir George Carew: Isn't it by serving others that one develops oneself, Sir George?
Sir George Carew: Which self? A man has two two - as he has two hands. Because I use my right hand, Should I never use my left?
[Carewe pontedly moves both hands indepemdently, making his point knon to the whole table]
Sir George Carew: Your really strong man fears nothing. It is the weak one that is afraid of - - experience.
See more »
Crazy Credits
Except for John Barrymore whose name appears above the title,actors were not originally credited in this movie at the start or at the
end. Instead, four additional actors and their character names are credited
in the inter-titles right before they appear on-screen. See more »
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