
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Crime · Horror · Romance
Overview
The son of the notorious Dr. Henry Jekyll is determined to prove that his father's reputation has been unjustly deserved. He sets out to develop his father's formula in order to prove that he was a brilliant scientist rather than a murderous monster.
Top Cast


Louis Hayward
Louis Hayward
Edward Jekyll / Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
Louis Hayward
Edward Jekyll / Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde


Jody Lawrance
Jody Lawrance
Lynn Utterson
Jody Lawrance
Lynn Utterson


Alexander Knox
Alexander Knox
Dr. Curtis Lanyon
Alexander Knox
Dr. Curtis Lanyon


Lester Matthews
Lester Matthews
Sir John Utterson
Lester Matthews
Sir John Utterson


Gavin Muir
Gavin Muir
Editor Richard Daniels
Gavin Muir
Editor Richard Daniels


Paul Cavanagh
Paul Cavanagh
Inspector Stoddard
Paul Cavanagh
Inspector Stoddard


Rhys Williams
Rhys Williams
Michaels, Butler
Rhys Williams
Michaels, Butler


Victor Adamson
Victor Adamson
Coachman (uncredited)
Victor Adamson
Coachman (uncredited)


Patrick Aherne
Patrick Aherne
Tenement Landlord (uncredited)
Patrick Aherne
Tenement Landlord (uncredited)


Matthew Boulton
Matthew Boulton
Inspector Grey (uncredited)
Matthew Boulton
Inspector Grey (uncredited)
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