Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Seen it?1931 | 96 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Drama
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Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.
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 Village of the Damned or Planet of the Apes, 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 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men: one that is good and one that is evil. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Actor. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$1 million worldwide on a $535K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 75K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian
- Fredric MarchDr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
- Miriam HopkinsIvy Pearson
- Rose HobartMuriel Carew
- Holmes HerbertDr. John Lanyon
- Halliwell HobbesBrig. Gen. Sir Danvers Carew
- Edgar NortonPoole
- Tempe PigottMrs. Hawkins
- Leonard CareyBriggs, Lanyon's Butler (uncredited)
- Sam HarrisParty Guest (uncredited)
- Boyd IrwinPolice Inspector (uncredited)