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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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1920 | 79 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Clayface or The Brood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1920: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A doctor's research into the roots of evil turns him into a hideous depraved fiend.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John S. Robertson

  • John BarrymoreDr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
  • Brandon HurstSir George Carewe
  • Martha MansfieldMillicent Carewe
  • Charles LaneDr. Richard Lanyon
  • Cecil ClovellyEdward Enfield
  • Nita NaldiMiss Gina
  • Louis WolheimMusic Hall Proprietor
  • Alma AikenExtra (uncredited)
  • J. Malcolm DunnJohn Utterson (uncredited)
  • Ferdinand GottschalkOld Man at Table in Music Hall (uncredited)