Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1912 film)
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1912 horror film based on both Robert Louis Stevenson's novella The 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.
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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,
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.
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) (source: IMDB)
