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Who played Mr. Hyde in the notable 1920, 1931, and 1941 film adaptations?
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Mr. Hyde
Mr. Hyde (left) and Dr. Jekyll, both as portrayed by Fredric March, 1931.
In the notable film adaptations of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde:
- 1920: John Barrymore
- 1931: Fredric March
- 1941: Spencer Tracy
These actors portrayed both Dr. Jekyll and his alter ego, Mr. Hyde. The 1931 film, directed by Rouben Mamoulian, is widely considered the best adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel. Fredric March received an Academy Award for his performance in this version.1234