Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Aug 1, 1953

1h 17m

★ 6.3

The laughs are twice as MONSTER-OUS as ever before!

Overview

As American policemen in London, Bud and Lou meet up with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Genres

Comedy

Horror

Mystery

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Slim

Bud Abbott

Tubby

Lou Costello

Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde

Boris Karloff

Bruce Adams

Craig Stevens

Vicky Edwards

Helen Westcott

Inspector

Reginald Denny

Batley

John Dierkes

Mr. Hyde (uncredited)

Eddie Parker

Can-can dancer

Patti McKaye

Can-can dancer

Betty Tyler

Can-can dancer

Lucille Lamarr

Specialty dancer

Dante De Paolo

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