comedy
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Jekyll and Hyde…Together Again (1982)
Runtime: 1 hr 27 min Starring: Mark Blankfield, Bess Armstrong, and Krista Errickson Director: Jerry Belson Let me get this out of the way: yes, I switched up this blog’s look. I was getting a little tired of the black and green, so I decided to try a lighter look. I’m not in love with… Continue reading
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Dr. Hekyll and Mr. Hype (1980)
Runtime: 1 hr 39 min Starring: Oliver Reed, Sunny Johnson, and Maia Danziger Director: Charles B. Griffith I hated this so much. There are comedies that are not meant for me, but I can see how other people would like the comedy. Then there are comedies that I’m not sure how anyone could like. I… Continue reading
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The Nutty Professor (1963)
Runtime: 1 hr 47 min Starring: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, and Del Moore Director: Jerry Lewis I thought I knew things. I thought I knew that Jerry Lewis was only capable of portraying goofy, bumbling characters. Never mind that I think I’ve only ever seen him in one other movie before watching this one. Never… Continue reading
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Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and Boris Karloff Director: Charles Lamont Runtime: 1 hr 16 min We have found another comedic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s story! Now, while the previous comedic film (Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde) made me giggle, this film actually made me guffaw. Like, serious, loud, and obnoxious laughter. Apparently, Lou… Continue reading
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Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925)
Giggle So, Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde starring Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy fame) was fun! I have heard of Laurel and Hardy, but I have never sat down and watched any of their work. This was about 30 minutes long (give or take) and most definitely a parody of Dr. Jekyll and Mr.… Continue reading
