Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) | |
| Director(s) | Victor Fleming |
| Producer(s) | Victor Fleming, Victor Saville (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Mad Scientists, Monster |
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Overview:
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) was a Drama - Horror Film directed by Victor Fleming and produced by Victor Fleming and Victor Saville.
SYNOPSIS
This version of Robert Louis Stevenson's tale about a scientist who develops a potion that separates man's good and evil natures accentuates the emotional characteristics of the Hyde figure, rather than the terror angle.
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Dr. Henry Jekyll:
[as Hyde] When you went to see the good doctor, before you left you said... I almost thought, well what did you think? Maybe that you saw a little bit of ME, Hyde in him?
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Facts about
Patricia Morison and Susan Hayward were tested for roles in the film.
Spencer Tracy originally wanted a realistic approach, whereby Jekyll would commit violent deeds in a neighborhood where he was unknown after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. He was disappointed that the producers, having bought the screenplay from the 1931 version, insisted on a more traditional approach. He also said he felt his wig and make up as Hyde made him look "ridiculous".
Due to the Hay's Code much of the film had to be watered down from the 1931 version. The character of Ivy Peterson had to be changed from a prostitute to a barmaid.
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Spencer Tracy originally wanted a realistic approach, whereby Jekyll would commit violent deeds in a neighborhood where he was unknown after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. He was disappointed that the producers, having bought the screenplay from the 1931 version, insisted on a more traditional approach. He also said he felt his wig and make up as Hyde made him look "ridiculous".
Due to the Hay's Code much of the film had to be watered down from the 1931 version. The character of Ivy Peterson had to be changed from a prostitute to a barmaid.
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