Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) | |
Director(s) | Rouben Mamoulian |
Producer(s) | Adolph Zukor (executive uncredited) |
Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Horror, Science Fiction |
Top Topics | Book-Based, Mad Scientists, Monster, Pre-Code Cinema |
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Overview:
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) was a Drama - Horror Film directed by Rouben Mamoulian and produced by Adolph Zukor.
The film was based on the novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde written by Robert Louis Stevenson published in 1886.
Academy Awards 1941 --- Ceremony Number 14 (source: AMPAS)
Award | Recipient | Result |
Best Actor | Fredric March | Won |
Best Cinematography | Karl Struss | Nominated |
Best Writing | Percy Heath, Samuel Hoffenstein | Nominated |
Best Cinematography | Joseph Ruttenberg | Nominated |
Best Film Editing | Harold F. Kress | Nominated |
Best Music - Scoring | Franz Waxman | Nominated |
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Quotes from
Dr. Jekyll:
Oh, God. This I did not intend. I saw a light but did not know where it was headed. I have tresspassed on your domain. I've gone further than man should go. Forgive me. Help me!
Mr. Hyde: [after strangling Ivy]
Isn't Hyde a lover after your own heart?
Mr. Hyde: Think before you decide, I tell you! Do you want to be left as you are, or do you want your eyes and your soul to be blasted by a sight that would stagger the devil himself?
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Mr. Hyde: [after strangling Ivy]
Isn't Hyde a lover after your own heart?
Mr. Hyde: Think before you decide, I tell you! Do you want to be left as you are, or do you want your eyes and your soul to be blasted by a sight that would stagger the devil himself?
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Facts about
John Barrymore, who had made a big comeback in the 1920 silent version, was offered the leading role in this film but turned it down.
Edgar Norton had first played Poole onstage in 1898.
The heavy make up he wore as Hyde almost damaged Fredric March's face.
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Edgar Norton had first played Poole onstage in 1898.
The heavy make up he wore as Hyde almost damaged Fredric March's face.
read more facts about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde...