Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1953 · Movie · Approved · 77 min · ★ 6.3 · 68% critics
Two bumbling American policemen are sent to London to learn local police methods, but their assignment quickly turns into a hunt for a dangerous killer. Along the way, they cross paths with a mysterious doctor and get pulled into a mix of scares, slapstick trouble, and madcap chaos.
Based on Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Also known as Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde
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Details
- Years
- 1953
- Release date
- 1953-08-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 77 min
- Critic score
- 68/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (92 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy horror-comedy with slapstick trouble, creepy old-London atmosphere, and Boris Karloff’s presence; Not for you if you want nonstop laughs or a tight, serious take on the classic monster story, though fans of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein may still have fun.
Pros: Boris Karloff presence; spooky atmosphere; funny chase scenes | Cons: comedy feels uneven; some gags drag; side plot slows pace
Themes
- london, england
- double life
- horror spoof
- black and white
- jekyll and hyde
Cast & crew
Bud Abbott
as Slim
Lou Costello
as Tubby
Boris Karloff
as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
Craig Stevens
as Bruce Adams
Helen Westcott
as Vicky Edwards
Reginald Denny
as Inspector
John Dierkes
as Batley
Eddie Parker
as Mr. Hyde (uncredited)
- PM
Patti McKaye
as Can-can dancer
- BT
Betty Tyler
as Can-can dancer
Directed by Charles Lamont