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Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde (1912)
1912
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1912 horror film based on both Robert Louis Stevenson's novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) and on the play version (1887) of Thomas Russell Sullivan. Directed by Lucius Henderson, the film stars actor (later noted film director) James Cruze as the dual role of Jekyll/Hyde.
James Cruze's white-haired Dr. Jekyll has secretly locked himself in his laboratory administering himself with a phial of formula. He slumps into his chair with his head on his chest. Slowly, as the drug takes effect, a dark-haired, taloned beast now appears in the chair. After repeated use, Jekyll's evil alter ego emerges at will, causing Jekyll to murder his sweetheart's father. The evil personality scuttles back to the laboratory only to discover that the antidote is finished and that he will be as Mr. Hyde forever. A burly policeman breaks down Jekyll's door to find that the kindly doctor is dead after taking poison.
This film was produced by Thanhouser Company. In a 1963 interview, Harry Benham revealed that while Cruze played both Jekyll and Hyde, he and Cruze shared the role of Hyde, with Benham appearing as Hyde in some scenes.
This film is in the public domain.
Cast:
James Cruze as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde
Florence La Badie as Jekyll's sweetheart
Marie Eline as Little girl knocked down by Hyde
Jane Gail (Extra)
Marguerite Snow (Extra)
(Uncredited) Harry Benham as Mr. Hyde (some scenes)
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1912 in film horror film based on both Robert Louis Stevenson's novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) and on the play version (1887) of Thomas Russell Sullivan. Directed by Lucius Henderson, the film stars actor (later noted film director) James Cruze as the dual role of Jekyll/Hyde.
Plot summary
James Cruze's white-haired Dr. Jekyll has secretly locked himself in his laboratory administering himself with a phial of formula. He slumps into his chair with his head on his chest. Slowly, as the drug takes effect, a dark-haired, taloned beast now appears in the chair. After repeated use, Jekyll's evil alter ego emerges at will, causing Jekyll to murder his sweetheart's father. The evil personality scuttles back to the laboratory only to discover that the antidote is finished and that he will be as Mr. Hyde forever. A burly policeman breaks down Jekyll's door to find that the kindly doctor is dead after taking poison.Production
This film was produced by Thanhouser Company. In a 1963 interview, Harry Benham revealed that while Cruze played both Jekyll and Hyde, he and Cruze shared the role of Hyde, with Benham appearing as Hyde in some scenes.Copyright Status
The film is in the public domain, along with all films released before 1924.Cast
- James Cruze as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (character)
- Florence La Badie as Jekyll's sweetheart
- Marie Eline as Little girl knocked down by Hyde
- Jane Gail (Extra)
- Marguerite Snow (Extra)
=Uncredited=
See also
Category:1912 films
Category:American films
Category:American silent short films
Category:Thanhouser Company films
Category:1910s horror films
Category:Black-and-white films
Category:Films directed by Lucius J. Henderson
Category:Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde films
