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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1968 film)

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'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is a 1968 Canadian-American TV film based on the 1886 novella 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was directed by Charles Jarrott, produced by Dan Curtis, and written by Ian McLellan Hunter.

It was one of a series of adaptations of famous novels done by ABC.Jack Palance Signed for "Jekyll and Hyde", 'Los Angeles Times', 24 July 1967: d30.



Cast



*Jack Palance as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde

*Denholm Elliott as Mr. George Devlin

*Leo Genn as Dr. Lanyon

*Torin Thatcher as Sir John Turnbull

*Rex Sevenoaks as Dr. Wright

*Gillie Fenwick as Poole

*Elizabeth Cole as Hattie

*Duncan Lamont as Sergeant Grimes

*Paul Harding as Constable Johnson

*Oskar Homolka as Stryker

*Billie Whitelaw as Gwyn Thomas

*Tessie O'Shea as Tessie O'Toole

*Donald Webster as Garvis

Production



Dan Curtis decided to make a film of 'Jekyll and Hyde'. Rod Serling wrote a draft of the script, and Jason Robards was to star, with filming to take place in London. Robards was unhappy with the script. Filming in London proved difficult due to a technician's union strike. Filming was pushed back, and Robards decided to drop out, unhappy with the script.'Jekyll' Film Has Hideous Problems, Humphrey, Hal., 'Los Angeles Times', 2 Jan. 1968: e24.

Curtis decided to get a new script and find a new star. Ian McLellan Hunter wrote a new script. Curtis had discussed doing another project with Jack Palance, who agreed to take over the lead role. The producer decided to film in Canada, where it would be cheaper than the U.S.TV Actors--Get 'Em Wholes'l in Canada, Humphrey, Hal., 'Los Angeles Times', 26 Oct. 1967: c20.

Filming took place in Toronto over seven weeks in 1967. Curtis had to pay $200,000 to build a replicant Washington Square in Toronto. Palance was injured while filming a stunt.Jack Palance Injured in Stunt Mishap,

'Los Angeles Times', 9 Sept. 1967: b5
The budget was approximately $900,000.TV REVIEW: 'Case of Jekyll and Hyde' Makes Its Debut on ABC,

Dutton, Walt., 'Los Angeles Times', 9 Jan. 1968: c12.
ABC paid for approximately half of this.

The show was nominated for four Emmy awards - Outstanding Dramatic Program, Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama, Best Graphic Design, and Best Make-up.

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