tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post5119237987686828639..comments2023-11-24T07:20:02.991-05:00Comments on Classic Movies Digest: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932): Hyde and Hopkins at HalloweenRuperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15526556689348727001noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-54203197080809743882012-06-04T07:16:04.268-04:002012-06-04T07:16:04.268-04:00Being a silent film guy and a member of the Chicag...Being a silent film guy and a member of the Chicago Silent Film Society, it is surprising that I have yet to see the Barrymore version - simply hasn't come across my desk yet. <br /><br />But this one starring march is excellent and has some of the most memorable scenes from any of the pre-code horror films of its time. <br /><br />You mentioned "the camera taking in the view from Dr. Jekyll's eyes at the beginning of the film" and that scene sort of blew my mind - where we see a direct mirror shot of Frederich March getting ready for a night on the town with his butler helping him. We all obviously know how it was done when we see it, but it makes you laugh because, well, that's movie making! As the camera moves in that continuous shot towards the door, you can only imagine a young March running from behind the false wall to the front door to keep with continuity, and THAT is the stuff that makes a movie fun. <br /><br />Excellent review, as always!!Brian Lambrechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09760219610229402120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-17439169685414891692009-10-15T16:05:35.952-04:002009-10-15T16:05:35.952-04:00Really enjoyed this posting, Rupert. I reviewed al...Really enjoyed this posting, Rupert. I reviewed all three versions a while ago at my blog - I find it hard to decide whether I prefer this one or the Barrymore silent, as both are so brilliant. I also quite liked the Tracy version but preferred the other two. JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-59245015336129903412009-10-15T11:34:31.573-04:002009-10-15T11:34:31.573-04:00I'm so glad you visited this film because for ...I'm so glad you visited this film because for many years it was a goal of mine to see it and when I did I was blown away. Truly a scary movie. This fright factor was in many early horror talkies and worked well. While I'm a fan of the Universal horror movies early movies like this still give me the chills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-29857658337641987082009-10-14T08:41:57.490-04:002009-10-14T08:41:57.490-04:00this is a great classic film :)
you got tonnes of...this is a great classic film :)<br /><br />you got tonnes of info in here...will be back to read more! and i even signed up for a blog to showcase great classic films, borrowing some part of your title ;) link me as you cancinehttp://classicfilmsdigest.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-78509339833799236392009-10-12T02:09:49.223-04:002009-10-12T02:09:49.223-04:00Oops I mean March, of course although Tracy was gr...Oops I mean March, of course although Tracy was great in the later version too...Davidhttp://www.dpriol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-27619025768903624132009-10-12T02:08:58.040-04:002009-10-12T02:08:58.040-04:00A wonderful classic film and Tracy rocks in the ro...A wonderful classic film and Tracy rocks in the role....Davidhttp://www.dpriol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-6475512576587128862009-10-11T12:53:30.745-04:002009-10-11T12:53:30.745-04:00This is my favourite Jekyll/Hyde movie, primarily ...This is my favourite Jekyll/Hyde movie, primarily because of March's performance. He really did deserve to win the Oscar that year! And I loved the intelligence Mamoulian brought to the movie. It may have been the most intellectual adaptation of the novella ever made.<br /><br />Interestingly, while Paramount didn't make too many entries in the Golden Age of Horror Movies, they did produce another classic with Island of Lost Souls. It's as good as the best Universal films and better than the lesser ones. And it still packs a wallop today!Terence Towles Canotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397088843628331615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-90154448165420166602009-10-11T11:31:57.543-04:002009-10-11T11:31:57.543-04:00Nice post, Rupert! For me, this film and James Wha...Nice post, Rupert! For me, this film and James Whales' INVISIBLE MAN hold up the best of the pre-1935 horror films. Both films move quickly and are anchored by strong central performances from stars who would go to long screen careers in a variety of roles.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-33237605882932597932009-10-11T09:42:04.146-04:002009-10-11T09:42:04.146-04:00Great post, Rupert. This is one of my ywo favorite...Great post, Rupert. This is one of my ywo favorite March films. They come from opposite ends of his career: this from his early career, and INHERIT THE WIND from his later career. Interestingly, it also teamed him with another famous Jeckyll/Hyde, Spencer Tracy.pjowens75noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833161426229360042.post-10761200543424333212009-10-11T09:06:09.698-04:002009-10-11T09:06:09.698-04:00I absolutely love this film. In fact of the big 3 ...I absolutely love this film. In fact of the big 3 horror movies that came out in 1931/1932 (this, Frankenstein, and Dracula). This one is by far my favorite. <br /><br /> I love all the experimentation & symbolism that Mamoulian used in this film. I don't think it all worked but it was fun to watch anyways. And while I though March's makeup looked more silly than scary, his performance was great. I remember at first I laughed when I saw March with that makeup but when Ivy saw him return through the mirror...shudders. Both March and Hopkins were excellent in this movie and you got to love all the things the movie got away with before the code was enforced. I also love that the film didn't have a tacked on happy ending.<br /><br />I will even go as far as saying I liked this film more than the novella on which it is based (which relies too much on the reader not knowing that Jekyll & Hyde are the same person. To bad today that is one of the worst kept secrets).Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798552679871435314noreply@blogger.com