The Ugly Duckling
Synopsis
Henry Jekyll was always the outsider, a bungling and awkward buffoon, relegated to waiting for his invitation to participate in life that never arrived: until he discovers a medical formula developed by a dead uncle, which claimed to turn 'a man of timid disposition into a bold, fearless dragon'. Taking a draught of the elixir Henry is transformed into suave, sophisticated and highly desirable Teddy Hyde. Armed with his new persona, Teddy is ready to face the world; but is Henry ready for the consequences?
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Bernard Bresslaw
Henry Jekyll / Teddy Hyde
Reginald Beckwith
Reginald
Jon Pertwee
Victor Jekyll
Maudie Edwards
Henrietta Jekyll
Jean Muir
Snout
Norma Marla
Angel
Richard Wattis
Barclay
Jess Conrad
Bimbo
Shelagh Dey
Miss Angers
Elwyn Brook-Jones
Dandy
Michael Ripper
Fish
David Lodge
Peewee
Harold Goodwin
Benny
Keith Smith
Figures
Michael Ward
Mark Pasco
John Harvey
Sergeant Barnes
Jean Driant
M. Blum
Verne Morgan
Barman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Davies, Sid Colin
- Original Title
- The Ugly Duckling
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Comfort
Jack Davies, Sid Colin
Michael Reed
John Dunsford
Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Davies
Screenplay
Sid Colin
Screenplay
Michael Reed
Director of Photography
John Dunsford
Editor
Michael Carreras
Producer
Lance Comfort
Director
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Fantasy, Supernatural and Magic
1950s Sci-Fi Boom
Science fiction films of 1950 to 1959.
Hammer Films
Films produced or distributed by Hammer Film Productions.
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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ugly Duckling
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What is The Ugly Duckling about?
Henry Jekyll was always the outsider, a bungling and awkward buffoon, relegated to waiting for his invitation to participate in life that never arrived: until he discovers a medical formula developed by a dead uncle, which claimed to turn 'a man of timid disposition into a bold, fearless dragon'. Taking a draught of the elixir Henry is transformed into suave, sophisticated and highly desirable Teddy Hyde. Armed with his new persona, Teddy is ready to face the world; but is Henry ready for the consequences?
Who directed The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling was directed by Lance Comfort.
Who stars in The Ugly Duckling?
The principal cast of The Ugly Duckling includes Bernard Bresslaw, Reginald Beckwith, Jon Pertwee, Maudie Edwards, Jean Muir.
When was The Ugly Duckling released and how long is it?
The Ugly Duckling was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).