Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920 film)

thumb Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1920 horror silent film about a doctor who releases the evil within himself with a serum. Directed by John S. Robertson. Written by Clara Beranger and Thomas Russell Sullivan, based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. The world's greatest actor in a tremendous story of man at his best and worst!  (taglines) Sir George Carew A man cannot destroy the savage in him by denying its impulses. The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. My dear Lady Camden, a beautiful woman like you is Paradise for the eyes - - but Hell for the soul! Dialogue Sir George Carew: In devoting yourself to others, Jekyll, aren't you neglecting the development of your own life? Dr. Henry Jekyll: Isn't it by serving others that one develops oneself, Sir George? Sir George Carew: Which self? A man has two—as he has two hands. Because I use my right hand, should I never use my left? [Carew pointedly moves both hands independently, making his point known to the whole table] Your really strong man fears nothing. It is the weak one that is afraid of—experience. Taglines The world's greatest actor in a tremendous story of man at his best and worst! Cast John Barrymore — Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde Brandon Hurst — Sir George Carew Martha Mansfield — Millicent Carew Charles Willis Lane — Dr. Richard Lanyon George Stevens — Poole, Jekyll's butler Nita Naldi — Miss Gina, Italian artist Cecil Clovelly — Edward Enfield J. Malcolm Dunn — John Utterson External links Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920 Paramount film) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920 Paramount film) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920 Paramount film) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920 Paramount film) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920 Robertson film) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920 Robertson film) 0011130 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Category:Films directed by John S. Robertson Category:1920 American films Category:Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde films Category:Films based on novels Category:Silent films