Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (blu-ray)

Spencer Tracy early acting career.

When benevolent Dr. Henry Jekyll tries to prove to his friends and colleagues that two people can share the same mind and the same body, they scoff at this idea, until he tests a serum on himself and unleashes Edward Hyde, a monstrous version of Jekyll.When the experiment goes too far, he must do everything he can to stop Hyde, even if it means costing him his own life.Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner and Ingrid Bergman Star in this 1941 remake of the 1931 Oscar Winning thriller.

Looks very good on blu-ray.

Another Blu-ray winner from Warner Archive, this is a beautiful transfer of the 1941 classic with Spencer Tracy.

The best Dr Jekyll and Hyde movie.

I noticed a wide range of opinion on this version of Jekyll and Hyde. All seem to agree that the bluray quality is excellent but dispute whether this version or the earlier 1932 version is better. I am very happy to see both available on bluray, but admit that I find the earlier Frederich March version to be more entertaining and a superior film. Some commented on Tracy giving a good performance without all of the make-up, as was used in the Frederich March version. However, let's remember that in the novel, the transformation to Hyde is physical as well as mental. If I recall correctly, Hyde is a regression to an almost ape-like form and the regression increases with each transformation. His head also become smaller and pointed at the top which is duplicated in the Frederich March make-up. This makes the 1932 version closer to the novel. Aside from that, the pre-code period of the March version makes it a more interesting film, loaded with Hyde's deviant desires. However, if you are fan of the Jekyll and Hyde story the early 1920 Barrymore version is a must see and is a closer competitor to the 1932 version.

Warner Archive releases on Blu-ray the 1941 version of 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" starring Spencer Tracy in the dual role, a remake of the 1932 version starring Frederic March, who had won a Best Actor Academy Award in the dual role. That earlier version is far superior in every way to the newer one however, which is the chief problem here. Otherwise, this HD restoration is in pristine shape, and will appeal to those who still like the 1941 film. Originally released in 2004 on a snapper case DVD as a double-sided, double feature with the 1932 film, porting over that theatrical trailer, though nothing new was added. The 1932 film is rumored to be coming from Warner Archive soon, the restoration on that taking longer, and that will be most welcome news indeed.

This Blu-ray Looks Outstanding!It’s Funning to see an Old Movie, that Is Simple in Nature with The Sets and Effects, to have such a magnetic Pull to keep you Entertained.Today with all the Money they pour into A-List Actors, Set Design, Lighting Techniques, Highfalutin Writers and the Tons of Hours put into Special Effects, can’t Compare to the Story Telling of the Black and White Filmed Era.

Soy fan de los clásicos del cine de la época de oro, y cuando supe que Warner Archive Collection había restaurado en formato Blu-Ray el clásico "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. hyde" lo compré de inmediato. Se ve espectacular, mejor que nunca, con una calidad de imagen fuera de serie.Llegó en perfectas condiciones, el único inconveniente es que no trae subtitulos ni doblaje en Español.

La Golem propone in un colpo solo le due migliori versioni cinematografiche, del 1931 e 1941, del romanzo di R.L.Stevenson.Forse preferisco di più quella del '31 con Frederick March ( qui proposta in lingua originale e con i sottotitoli italiani ), ma anche quella con Spencer Tracy e la Bergman rimane un capolavoro.Buona qualità audio/video per questi due classici senza tempo.

Ce film ne passe pratiquement jamais à la télé et c'est très dommage car c'est un très bon film qui n'a pas pris une ride

Sarà che l'avevo visto da bambinetto..sarà il fascino del bianco e nero..sarà che la classe di chi sapeva recitare non è acqua..ma questo resta ancora di gran lunga il migliore della serie!

Due film stupendi del 31 e del 41 ottima idea regalo e per gli appassionati per arricchire la propria collezione. Funzionano perfettamente ma dò solo 4 stelle perché il pacco è arrivato danneggiato ad un angolo