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Daughter of Dr. Jekyll (1957): Cast

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Daughter of Dr. Jekyll is a 1957 horror film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring Arthur Shields as Dr. Lomas, Martha Wentworth and John Agar. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.

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Daughter of Dr. Jekyll (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Daughter of Dr. Jekyll About?

The premise of Daughter of Dr. Jekyll without spoilers.

A young woman learns she is the daughter of the legendary Dr. Jekyll, and begins to suspect that the infamous split personality that drove her father may also live within her. As she confronts increasingly violent urges, she wonders whether she is becoming a ruthless killer herself.

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • american film directed by czech director
  • american film directed by european director
  • daughter
  • woman
  • hypnotized woman
  • engaged couple
  • reference to napoleon
  • servant
  • bloody clothes
  • black bag
  • woman putting on a stocking
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  • begins with voice over narration
  • hidden room
  • male guardian female ward relatonship
  • secret entrance behind bookcase
  • woman walking alone at night
  • inheritance
  • woman wears lingerie
  • mirror does not reflect reality
  • secret laboratory
  • theremin
  • woman wears a corset
  • breaking off engagement
  • horseless carriage
  • mansion
  • candle
  • local superstition
  • maid
  • bitten in the neck
  • 21st birthday
  • nightmare
  • woman bites a woman
  • window nailed shut
  • man carries a dead woman
  • heiress
  • quitting a job
  • scene before opening credits
  • female star appears in underwear
  • suit of armor
  • champagne
  • asking to be killed
  • woman slaps a man
  • sedative
  • dark family secret
  • woman wears a nightgown outside
  • orphan girl
  • housekeeper
  • woman wears a nightgown
  • 1900s
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Cast & crew

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll Cast & Characters

Arthur Shields leads the cast as Dr. Lomas, with Martha Wentworth as Mrs. Merchant and John Agar as George Hastings. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Daughter of Dr. Jekyll

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From the director

More from Edgar G. Ulmer

More films directed by Edgar G. Ulmer: The Cavern, Journey Beneath the Desert, Beyond the Time Barrier and The Amazing Transparent Man.

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Videos

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Daughter of Dr Jekyll 1957
  • Featurette Joe Dante on DAUGHTER OF DR. JEKYLL
Cars

Cars in Daughter of Dr. Jekyll

1 car on screen: the 1912 Ford Model T.

  • 1912 Ford Model T in Daughter of Dr. Jekyll 1912 Ford Model T Minor role

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FAQ

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Daughter of Dr. Jekyll, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Daughter of Dr. Jekyll?

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was Daughter of Dr. Jekyll released?

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll was released on June 28, 1957.

Who directed Daughter of Dr. Jekyll?

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.

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Who is in the cast of Daughter of Dr. Jekyll?

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll stars Arthur Shields as Dr. Lomas, Martha Wentworth as Mrs. Merchant and John Agar as George Hastings, among 10 credited actors.

Does Daughter of Dr. Jekyll have a post-credit scene?

No. Daughter of Dr. Jekyll has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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