Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde

[1941, Movie]

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde: Review

MGM gave the familiar story the big-budget, big-star treatment, but in the process drained it of all of its biting social and psychological implications. Spencer Tracy, who was assigned the Jekyll/Hyde role against his wishes, is woefully miscast and sinks into hokum characterization, rolling his eyes like loose marbles and working his jaw like a maniac. Ingrid Bergman was scheduled to play the sweet fiancee and Lana Turner the barmaid, but director Victor Fleming supposedly... read more

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde: Cast & Details

Year: 1941
Rated NR

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Spencer Tracy: Dr. Harry Jekyll/Mr. Hyde
Ingrid Bergman: Ivy Peterson
Lana Turner: Beatrix Emery
Donald Crisp: Sir Charles Emery
Ian Hunter: Dr. John Lanyon
Barton MacLane: Sam Higgins

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