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Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953) - Movie Browser

Boris Karloff plays it straight while Abbott & Costello lose their minds — comedy gold.

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Overview

Comedy Horror Mystery Science Fiction

As American policemen in London, Bud and Lou meet up with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Content warning

black and white london, england double life horror spoof jekyll and hyde

duality of human natureclass anxietythe fear of scientific hubris

Standout Aspects

Acting

Karloff's deadpan evil vs. Costello's terrified whimpering.

Practical Effects

Hyde makeup still genuinely unsettling amid all the yuks.

Writing

'Who's on first' energy applied to Victorian horror.

Best for:Friends·Background·Rewatch

Heads up:Violence

Director

Charles Lamont

ReleasedAug 1, 1953

Runtime1h 17m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feellight

Budget$724.8K·Revenue$2.6M

Top Cast

Bud Abbott

Slim

Lou Costello

Tubby

Boris Karloff

Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde

Craig Stevens

Bruce Adams

Helen Westcott

Vicky Edwards

Reginald Denny

Inspector

John Dierkes

Batley

Eddie Parker

Mr. Hyde (uncredited)

Carmen De Lavallade

Javanese dancer

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