Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)
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Synopsis
Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde.
Cast
- Fredric March
- Miriam Hopkins
- Rose Hobart
- Holmes Herbert
- Halliwell Hobbes
- Edgar Norton
- Tempe Pigott
- Robert Adair
- Harry Adams
- William Begg
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the guy who leaves dr jekylls lecture saying "he can split me in half like a jolly amoeba!" def runs a mr hyde stan tumblr
pd187Oct 2, 2023Understated dialogue is overrated. Next time I have a bad day I'm gonna scream "This is my penance! Do you hear me o' Lord?! THIS...IS...MY PENANCE!!
Neill ShaughnessOct 25, 2015My idea of a 1931 movie is something like Dracula or one of those early Garbo talkies - static camera, awkward dialogue, millions of rats, etc. - but this has the visual acrobatics of a silent movie, opening on an extended POV shot for no particular reason and very rarely…
Joe - Oct 22, 2016
Hyde's treatment of Ivy is textbook abuse, so much so that at its most harrowing the scenes between them begin to seem less like a horror movie and more like some Lynchian, surreal exploration of an abusive relationship. But this time around I was struck by how clearly the…
JoeSep 4, 2014One of cinema's best early-era horror films, Rouben Mamoulian's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is a muscular, superbly acted, and handsomely crafted film. As strong superficially as it is internally, the horror outing combines visual atmosphere and thematic undercurrents to form…
Travis LytleOct 22, 2016Since the writing of the novel and the filming of this movie fashion may have changed, language may have changed, film style may have changed, social customs may have changed, but unfortunately, men haven't.
laird - Oct 25, 2023
Why the hell do I have to call him MISTER Hyde. Why is the living embodiment of the repressed darkness within man so formal
brendan o'hareNov 7, 2022"I've played with dangerous knowledge; I've walked a strange and terrible road. Help me to find my way back!" No study of pre-Code cinema would be complete without an appraisal of Paramount's 1931 version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, for many people still the gold…
theironcupcakeApr 5, 2019Mamoulian camera work often gets a lot of credit (as it does in most of his early work), but best contribution here is how he patterns the film on his casting of March, at the time known mostly as a romantic lead. This Jekyll and Hyde is all about libido, Hyde is pretty…
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- Sabrina Bondi likedDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
In the lead role, Fredric March's transformation from Jekyll to Hyde is still startling and, frankly, terrifying. The superb makeup was certainly part of it, but March's skill was the finishing touch.
Colin Anthony lovedDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydeholy smokes this is good… granted it is a typical film of its time, loose plot and only really highlighting the theme, but that’s all you need. Fun watch beginning to end.
CvptvinHowdy dislikedDr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeFredric March's performance in both roles was great. Outside of that, I found this to be quite boring. It's a shame since it should be right up my alley. I usually enjoy older horror films, especially around the Universal Monster era.
- Samantha Stone likedDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
This is just as much a Frankenstein story as it is Jekyll and Hyde. Who is the real monster: Hyde for his acts, or Jekyll for taking the serum again after experiencing its initial effects?
Erika Leigh Kuhl lovedDr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeAn astonishingly incredible performance paired with groundbreaking filmmaking techniques exploring the evil that lies within all men and is still unfortunately relevant to this day.
Vogue Italia lovedDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydethe performance given by fredric march is so outstanding, he plays both jekyll and hyde so well. the cinematography is beautiful and so unique compared to modern cinema!
- Aviation.nerd lovedDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Amazing thriller Not that scary 9/10
naethanael lovedDr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeBest adaptation of the story ever.
Ana Morera likedDr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeWas quite entertaining
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Metacritic
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian, this 1932 screen adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic is a remarkable achievement that deserves to be much better known.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
Great effects for its time and some incredible performances makes this a true cinema classic.
Kim Newman
Empire
A classic, not to be missed.
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) (1931)?
The movie is 1hr 38min long.
What's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) (1931) about?
Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde.
Who's the cast of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) (1931)?
- Fredric March as Dr. Henry Jekyll, Mr. Hyde
- Miriam Hopkins as Ivy Pearson
- Rose Hobart as Muriel Carew
- Holmes Herbert as Dr. Lanyon
- Halliwell Hobbes as Brigadier-General Carew
- Edgar Norton as Poole
- Tempe Pigott as Mrs. Hawkins
- Robert Adair as Ivy's Admirer at Music Hall
- Harry Adams as Pub Patron
- William Begg as Party Guest
Who's the director behind Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) (1931)?
Rouben Mamoulian directed Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) (1931).
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