Even taking into account the different style of acting present in many silent films, I found John Barrymore's performance (especially in the transformation sequences) a bit much.
If you want to see him do a tremendous job in an offbeat role, check out "Svengali" (1931).
If you want to see the most frightening version of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", watch the 1931 version starring Fredric March.
If you want to see him do a tremendous job in an offbeat role, check out "Svengali" (1931).
If you want to see the most frightening version of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", watch the 1931 version starring Fredric March.