Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“The laughs are twice as MONSTER-OUS as ever before!”
Synopsis
As American policemen in London, Bud and Lou meet up with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
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Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-05
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Slim
Lou Costello
Tubby
Boris Karloff
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
Craig Stevens
Bruce Adams
Helen Westcott
Vicky Edwards
Reginald Denny
Inspector
John Dierkes
Batley
Eddie Parker
Mr. Hyde (uncredited)
Patti McKaye
Can-can dancer
Betty Tyler
Can-can dancer
Lucille Lamarr
Can-can dancer
Dante De Paolo
Specialty dancer
Carmen De Lavallade
Javanese dancer
Maisay Kawasuma
Javanese dancer
Henry Coden
Javanese actor
Marjorie Bennett
Militant woman
Isabelle Dwan
Mrs. Penprase
James Fairfax
Mr. Penprase
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$725K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.61x
+$1.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grant, Lee Loeb
- Original Title
- Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $725K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
John Grant, Lee Loeb, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sid Fields, Grant Garett
George Robinson
Russell F. Schoengarth
Howard Christie
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
John Grant
Screenplay
Lee Loeb
Screenplay
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Howard Christie
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde about?
As American policemen in London, Bud and Lou meet up with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Who directed Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
The principal cast of Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff, Craig Stevens, Helen Westcott.
When was Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde released and how long is it?
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde had a reported production budget of $725K and grossed $2.6M at the worldwide box office (3.61 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Is Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde based on a book or true story?
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).