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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

  • 19201920
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 9m
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6.9/10
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John Barrymore and Nita Naldi in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)
DramaHorrorSci-Fi
Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself.Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself.Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself.
IMDb RATING
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5.6K
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    • John S. Robertson
  • Writers
    • Robert Louis Stevenson(by)
    • Clara Beranger(scenario)
    • Thomas Russell Sullivan(play)
  • Stars
    • John Barrymore
    • Martha Mansfield
    • Brandon Hurst
    • John S. Robertson
  • Writers
    • Robert Louis Stevenson(by)
    • Clara Beranger(scenario)
    • Thomas Russell Sullivan(play)
  • Stars
    • John Barrymore
    • Martha Mansfield
    • Brandon Hurst
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    • 85User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
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    John Barrymore
    John Barrymore
    • Dr. Henry Jekyll…
    Martha Mansfield
    Martha Mansfield
    • Millicent Carewe
    Brandon Hurst
    Brandon Hurst
    • Sir George Carewe
    Charles Lane
    • Dr. Lanyon
    Cecil Clovelly
    • Edward Enfield
    Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi
    • Miss Gina
    Louis Wolheim
    Louis Wolheim
    • Music Hall Proprietor
    Alma Aiken
    • Extra
    • (uncredited)
    J. Malcolm Dunn
    • John Utterson
    • (uncredited)
    Ferdinand Gottschalk
    Ferdinand Gottschalk
    • Old Man at table in music hall
    • (uncredited)
    Julia Hurley
    Julia Hurley
    • Hyde's Landlady with Lamp
    • (uncredited)
    Jack McHugh
    • Street Kid - Raises Fist to Mr. Hyde
    • (uncredited)
    Georgie Drew Mendum
    • Patron in music hall
    • (uncredited)
    Blanche Ring
    Blanche Ring
    • Woman at table with old man in music hall
    • (uncredited)
    May Robson
    May Robson
    • Old woman outside of music hall
    • (uncredited)
    George Stevens
    • Poole - Jekyll's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Edgard Varèse
    Edgard Varèse
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
      • John S. Robertson
    • Writers
      • Robert Louis Stevenson(by)
      • Clara Beranger(scenario)
      • Thomas Russell Sullivan(play) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      John Barrymore hauled many of his prized potted plants from his apartment to the set to appear in scenery in the movie.
    • Goofs
      When the giant spider apparition (manifestation of Hyde) climbs onto Jekyll's bed, the legs of the actor manipulating the costume are clearly visible.
    • Quotes

      Sir George Carew: In devoting yourself to others, Jekyll, aren't you neglecting the development of your own life?

      Dr. Henry Jekyll: 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?

      [Carew pointedly moves both hands indepemdently, making his point known to the whole table]

      Sir George Carew: Your really strong man fears nothing. It is the weak one that is afraid of - - experience.

    • 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.
    • Alternate versions
      In 1971, Killiam Films, Inc. copyrighted a restored and tinted edition with an original theatrical organ score by Lee Erwin and a running time of 67 minutes plus a minute for new additional credits.
    • Connections
      Edited into Jekyll & Canada (2009)

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    7/10
    Adaptations and Alterations
    Through countless adaptations, including movies, the gist of Robert Lewis Stevenson's "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is familiar to those who have never even touched the novella. The doppelgänger, or doubles, theme of its battle between the good and evil within oneself are shared heritage, even though the Victorian age it was set in, the suspicions of invention and science and some of the psychological notions have since passed. This 1920 filmed version, the first highly regarded one, presents the story as it has been most commonly handed down: the narrative is simplified, removing the original mystery, and it takes the perspective of Dr. Jekyll, reducing the role of Mr. Utterson.

    There are some interesting parts to this adaptation, especially when comparing it to the later 1931 and 1941 versions. The competing beliefs between Jekyll and Dr. Lanyon are well rendered, as are those between Jekyll and Sir George, who is, apparently, based in Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray". Additionally, the rationale behind Jekyll's experiment is altered more illogical by concerning it with one's soul, instead of the hypocrisy of the two-faced upper classmen who present themselves respectably for the public but also want to visit the prostitutes at night.

    Anyhow, for better or worse, John Barrymore is restrained (considering the role and the film era). There's an odd giant spider nightmare in this one, too. The best aspect of this version, I think, is its horror atmosphere, with the studio sets of the fogy, lamp-lit London slums and even the detailed interior designs add something--production values that make this early entry stand out. Barrymore contributes to this, especially with the makeup to create his deformed Hyde that could rival Lon Chaney's creations.

    To see a major point of difference between the three major Hollywood adaptations, as well as an indication of Hollywood's evolution and how this 1920 version stands out, compare Barrymore's horrific and grotesque Hyde with that of Fredric March and Spencer Tracy: notice how Hyde becomes easier on the eyes with each subsequent decade.
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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1920 (Denmark)
      • United States
      • None
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam Opera House, 344 W. 44th St., New York, NY
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 9 minutes
      • Black and White
      • Silent

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