Before Your Own Eyes A Man Turns Fiend!

Starring: Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins, Rose Hobart, Holmes Herbert, Halliwell Hobbs, Edgar Norton, Tempe Pigott, Arnold Lucy, Colonel McDonnell, Robert Adair

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"I shall not dwell today on the secrets of the human body, in sickness and in health. Today I want to talk to you of a greater marvel: the soul of man!" - Dr. Jekyll to his students

Why watch this? From the classic novel about the duality of man comes a thrilling, macabre film!

Plot Summary: A brilliant scientist named Dr. Henry Jekyll theorizes about the duality of human nature, believing that the good and evil within a man can be separated. To prove his theory, he creates a powerful potion and tests it on himself, transforming into the monstrous and depraved Mr. Hyde. Initially thrilled by the release from societal constraints, Jekyll soon discovers the terrifying consequences of unleashing his darker self.

Dad's Preview: Set in Victorian London in the late 1800's, this film embraces the idea that man is composed of two impulses: one good and noble, the other indulgent and evil. This film excels primarily because Fredric March becomes literally two different people. He is completely believable as the scientist Jekyll and the deranged, violent Hyde. He won the Oscar for Best Actor. The transformation scenes are amazing for their time. This is truly an unforgettable horror film. 

Paramount Pictures