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"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1920) director John S. Robertson

This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1920) is considered the first great American horror film. It is included in our program to illustrate the contributions to the Motion Pictures industry of two of our stars - director John S. Robertson and actress Martha Mansfield. The film is based on the famous novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Directed by John S. Robertson Produced by Adolph...

Pre-1965 release in the Archive's feature film collection; believed public domain. Streams from the Internet Archive.

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