WB: Double Feature DVD of 1941 and 1931 versions of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? (1 Viewer)

[Patrick McCart]

After seeing the 1941 Spencer Tracy & Ingrid Bergman version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, I was stunned by the excellent quality of the print used for the video transfer!

Since this film is already in fine condition, how about a double feature DVD with this version (Runtime: 113 min.) plus the 1931 version (Runtime: 98 min)?

Even the 1931 version was restored in the 1980's, so this would make a fine Halloween DVD.

 

[Ben Motley]

Is the 1931 one the Frederic March one? That's the one I want, dagnabbit! Give me my simian Hyde!!http://www.horrordvds.com/vbulletin/...ine=1009260268

 

[Kevin McCorry]

Yes!
The definitive 1931 Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde and
its 1941 remake deserve to be on DVD by now, especially
with several other versions currently available.
By the way, I see at Amazon.com that the Jack Palance
version is going to be rereleased on DVD later this
year and without the Palance Dracula on opposite
side. Wonder what the point is in doing this.

 

[Jeff_HR]

I've always prefered the 1931 version, which I have on LD. The 1941 version is a fine film, but to me it did not have the "edge" to it that the '31 version had.

 

[Kevin McCorry]

The only place where I think the 1941 film has an edge

is in the music. Incidental music is non-existant in

the 1931 version. But both movies on the same discs

would be the perfect way to present them for comparison

and contrast, possibly with a documentary on the films

and the cinematic history of this horror tale.