Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

1953
Movie
77 min
English

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

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users75%
Director: Charles BartonGenres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are framed for jewel theft in London. To clear their names, they take on jobs at a hospital run by the mysterious Dr. Jekyll. They soon discover Jekyll's secret experiments with a potion that transforms him into the monstrous Mr. Hyde, leading to chaotic and spooky encounters.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics acknowledging Abbott and Costello's comedic efforts but often finding the horror elements less effective. Audiences, however, generally enjoyed the pairing of the comedians with the classic Universal monster.

What Reviewers Say

  • Bud Abbott and Lou Costello's signature comedic routines are present and generally entertaining.

  • The integration of the Jekyll and Hyde story with the slapstick comedy is often hit-or-miss.

  • Boris Karloff's performance as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde adds a touch of genuine menace.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a fun and amusing entry in the Abbott and Costello monster series, appreciating the familiar comedic formula and the novelty of seeing the duo interact with a classic horror figure.

Fun Fact

This film was the final Universal Pictures film to feature Abbott and Costello, marking the end of their contract with the studio.

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John Chard

John Chard

Middle tier A&C picture boosted by Karloff's looming presence. Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is directed by Charles Lamont and loosely based on the novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde written by Robert Lo...