Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
"Put yourself in her place! The dreaded night when her lover became a madman!"
Originally released in 1931. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
Starring Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins, and Rose Hobart
Synopsis
Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (318 votes)
Budget
$535K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.3M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fredric March
as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
Miriam Hopkins
as Ivy Pearson
Rose Hobart
as Muriel Carew
Holmes Herbert
as Dr. John Lanyon
Halliwell Hobbes
as Brig. Gen. Sir Danvers Carew
Edgar Norton
as Poole
Tempe Pigott
as Mrs. Hawkins
Leonard Carey
as Briggs, Lanyon's Butler (uncredited)
Sam Harris
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Boyd Irwin
as Police Inspector (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $535,000
- Revenue
- $1,300,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde about?
Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with c...
Who directed Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
How long is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde released?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was released on December 24, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
The main cast of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde includes Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins, Rose Hobart, Holmes Herbert, Halliwell Hobbes.
Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde worth watching?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 318 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.