A classic horror film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, starring Fredric March as a scientist who transforms into a monster. The film features a controversial love scene, a complex make-up effect, and a tragic ending. A classic horror film based on Robert Louis Stevenson's story, starring Fredric March as a scientist who transforms into a monster with a potion. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, American horror film, released in 1931, that is widely considered the best film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886).Fredric March portrayed the kindly London physician, Dr. Henry Jekyll, who is impatient to marry his fiancée, Muriel (played by Rose Hobart). Despite his pleas, her father rejects his request for an early wedding. The tormented Jekyll heads to his laboratory, where he has been developing a potion to separate the benevolent from the malevolent sides of human nature, which “hide” beneath a veneer of civility. After he drinks the concoction, the doctor’s evil impulses are unleashed as he is transformed into the monstrous Mr. Hyde. As Hyde, he rapes and later kills a prostitute named Ivy (played by Miriam Hopkins), whom Jekyll had earlier rescued from an assailant. Jekyll attempts to atone for Hyde’s actions by breaking off his engagement with Muriel. However, during his visit with Muriel, he transforms into his alter ego and attacks her. Hyde is chased by police and eventually killed, his body reverting back to that of Jekyll.Britannica QuizPop Culture QuizSee full list on britannica.com•Studio: Paramount Pictures•Director and producer: Rouben Mamoulian•Writers: Samuel Hoffenstein and Percy Heath•Running time: 98 minutesSee full list on britannica.com•Fredric March (Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde)•Miriam Hopkins (Ivy Pearson)•Rose Hobart (Muriel Carew)•Holmes Herbert (Dr. Lanyon)See full list on britannica.com•Lead actor* (Fredric March, who shared the Oscar with Wallace Beery for The Champ)•CinematographySee full list on britannica.comView all The definitive version of the Robert Louis Stevenson novella from 1931, with innovative special effects, atmospheric cinematography and deranged overacting. Read Critics Reviews Watch the classic horror film based on Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of a scientist's transformation into a monster. Fredric March won the Oscar for his dual role as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A Pre-Code horror film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, starring Fredric March as a doctor who transforms into a monster. The film features themes of sexual abuse, repression, and duality, and won the first Oscar for best actor. Is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde a horror movie?Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is an English film which was classed as a horror when it was released. Now more of a comedy when you watch it, the special effects are nothing compared to the new effects of today.Who directed Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde?This passage discusses various film adaptations of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 4. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) and 3. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1980) are directed by Alastair.Who is Dr Jekyll & Hyde?The original character is part Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, at least according to co-creator Stan Lee, and the themes are all the same- a scientist who transforms into an uninhibited, id-guided monster. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late. The definitive version of the Robert Louis Stevenson novella from 1931, with innovative special effects, atmospheric cinematography and deranged overacting. Read Critics Reviews Watch the classic horror film based on Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of a scientist's transformation into a monster. Fredric March won the Oscar for his dual role as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A Pre-Code horror film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, starring Fredric March as a doctor who transforms into a monster. The film features themes of sexual abuse, repression, and duality, and won the first Oscar for best actor. Is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde a horror movie?Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is an English film which was classed as a horror when it was released. Now more of a comedy when you watch it, the special effects are nothing compared to the new effects of today.Who directed Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde?This passage discusses various film adaptations of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 4. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) and 3. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1980) are directed by Alastair.Who is Dr Jekyll & Hyde?The original character is part Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, at least according to co-creator Stan Lee, and the themes are all the same- a scientist who transforms into an uninhibited, id-guided monster. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late. Watch the classic horror film based on Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of a scientist's transformation into a monster. Fredric March won the Oscar for his dual role as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A Pre-Code horror film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, starring Fredric March as a doctor who transforms into a monster. The film features themes of sexual abuse, repression, and duality, and won the first Oscar for best actor. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.
