Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1913

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913) is a silent horror short film directed by Herbert Brenon, produced by IMP (later Universal Pictures), and adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
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King Baggot stars in the dual role of the respected Dr. Henry Jekyll, a dedicated physician and scientist engaged to Alice, and the twisted Mr. Edward Hyde.

Plot Setup
Dr. Jekyll prioritizes his charity patients and controversial research over social plans, like attending the opera with his fiancée.

His colleagues, including Dr. Lanyon and lawyer Utterson, mock his theories on separating human good from evil.

That night, Jekyll tests a transformative potion in his lab, unleashing a dark, hunched alter ego named Mr. Hyde.
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Key Characters
Dr. Henry Jekyll (King Baggot): A pious, hardworking doctor obsessed with unlocking the dual nature of man.

Mr. Edward Hyde: A grotesque, violent figure who emerges from Jekyll, terrorizing taverns and streets.

Alice (Jane Gail): Jekyll's loving fiancée, concerned for his well-being.
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Supporting cast: Includes Dr. Lanyon (Howard Crampton), Utterson (William Sorrel), and Alice's father (Matt B. Snyder).
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Style and Production
This 26-minute black-and-white silent film features dramatic transformations via early special effects and makeup.
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It blends gothic horror with moral themes on human duality, marking an early milestone in the genre from pre-Universal era.