Watch!! Jekyll and Hyde - Anthony Andrews

On this segment of Watch!! (bringing you full Jekyll and Hyde movies that you can watch online for free) we present to you the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde starring Anthony Andrews. As always, there are countless more Jekyll and Hyde film adaptations that are linked to on this site, for your viewing pleasure.


Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1989), starring Anthony Andrews


Henry Jekyll is a rather shy and meek man who finds himself being put down by his acquaintances and colleagues, so he summons up the muster to try the potion of his own creation, and he transforms into a young man, utterly confident and utterly sadistic.

The embedded video is a playlist of all the parts of the movie, so all you have to do is press play, sit back and let it unfold.

Hope you enjoy it, and if you have any responses, comments, opinions or questions about the film please post them below.

Watch!! The Other Jekyll and Hyde Musical (starring Kirk Douglas)

On this segment of Watch!! (bringing you full Jekyll and Hyde movies that you can watch online for free) we present to you:

The Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde the Musical (1972) , starring Kirk Douglas

Henry Jekyll's been acting very odd lately - he's cooking up something with arsenic, he's trying to find an insane asylum inmate to experiment on, and he's... bought a bicycle?!? Well, whatever he's up to, it's surely something good. This musical movie is sure to amuse just about anyone.

The embedded video is a playlist of all the parts of the movie, so all you have to do is press play, sit back and let it unfold.

Hope you enjoy it, and if you have any responses, comments, opinions or questions about the film please post them below.

My Youtube Channel - Jekyll & Hyde uploads

If you're a person who's interested in Jekyll & Hyde film adaptations, I would highly recommend you go take a look at my Youtube channel, under the username of albernom. I would've named it Obsessimon too had I not created the account before I created this blog, but what's done is done, and youtube usernames are unchangeable.

Anyways, why should you visit my channel? Because as a fan and avid collector of Jekyll and Hyde adaptations, the internet has been an incredible resource for expanding my collection without diminishing my wallet. As someone who has benefited so much by the generosity of others, I'm giving back to the internet by contributing films from my collection.

My hope is to upload those Jekyll and Hyde movies which do not as of yet exist on the internet, or which can only be found through extensive searching in the most remote corners of cyberspace. I want them to be seen, and hopefully enjoyed, by those who would otherwise not get the opportunity.

I'm trying to go with some of the older films at the moment, the ones which I'm pretty sure films companies won't care enough about to hunt me down and force me to take down my uploads. I may move into newer films, but only with care. Some of the newer ones are obscure, but are made by independent film companies or amateurs, not giant corporations, and I'd genuinely feel bad showing their films in their entirety for free. Maybe clips or scenes, but anything more than that I'll have to consider carefully.

So far I have uploaded The Jekyll and Hyde Musical starring Kirk Douglas, which otherwise could only be watched by finding and purchasing a copy of it on VHS at considerable cost. However, I obtained it, digitized it, and have posted it on my channel. You can't know how hard it was for me to do that, when the feeling of being one of the few people in the world to have it and have the ability to watch it, and probably the only person to ever have digitized it, is so deliciously enjoyable. >.< But it's just so goofy and hilarious, I think every Jekyll and Hyde fan should be allowed to enjoy it.

I have also uploaded another Jekyll and Hyde movie that's, similarly, a digitized version of a rare VHS, the J&H film starring Anthony Andrews. This film is one of my favorites, and again my desire for the world to be able to see and share in Andrews' brilliant performance won out over my greedy nerdish desire to hog it all for myself.

I have also attempted to upload the short Veggie Tale Jekyll and Hyde spoof, titled "Dr. Jiggle and Mr. Sly", but the only thing I was able to upload was the introduction to it, since the audio track for the short itself was apparently copyright WGM, and wouldn't work, despite several tries. I will try to find another site to upload it on, and if I succeed I will definitely post a link to it, here and on youtube.

I have plans to cut up & upload several Jekyll and Hyde films in the (hopefully near) future. Some of the films I'm considering to upload include the rare BBC made-for television Jekyll & Hyde film starring David Hemmings, the 2002 JH film starring the hilariously hammy John Hannah, The french adapatation Docteur Cordelier (with english subtitles), Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde, The film starring Michael Cain, and possibly the Two Faces of Doctor Jekyll (I think it's already been uploaded, but I'm not sure). Oooh, and maybe the adaptation "I, Monster" starring Christopher Lee.
I also really, really want to upload the adaptation starring Jack Palance because it's one of my favorites, but for some reason my video of it keeps becoming all choppy in the 2nd half, and I've tried to digitize the DVD several times but it keeps doing that. The second I get a working video of it, I'll post it, but until then I'll just have to work on others.

So go check out my channel, subscribe if you'd like to get updated whenever I upload a new Jekyll & Hyde film, and if you have any requests for Jekyll and Hyde movies or scenes you'd like to see, just let me know! If it's related to Jekyll and Hyde, I've probably got it.

Life's Been in the Way

I know I haven't been on recently, but I've just been swamped by the pressures and stresses of life lately. Being a college student means final tests and projects to deal with, and they all ended up happening within a two-day period, so last week I was just buggered trying to complete projects, study and deal with my increasing sickness. But now I'm done, it's all over, and I have a good-sized break to re-acquaint myself with my hobbies and obsessions, interact and generally fart around. Hooray!

Over the course of my winter break, I'm planning to update this blog much more. I still have to talk about some of my other obsessions and interests, link to the newest Jekyll & Hyde themed videos on my Youtube channel, and maybe even get around to reviewing some things. I hope you stick around and enjoy the fun!

The OTHER Jekyll & Hyde Musical (with Kirk Douglas) Song 5

Song 5: Jekyll Bought a Bicycle



Comments

Need I describe exactly how strange it is that this song exists in a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? You really need more proof than the song itself? This is a three-minute-long song about a bicycle - you do not get any less "Jekyll and Hyde" than this. It's actually quite well-written, not a bad song at all (especially compared to the songs from the Jekyll and Hyde Rock and Roll Musical *shudders*) but it's just too silly to hear Henry Jekyll singing about his new bike.

More words are to be added to the List of Things, Words or Phrases That Should Never Ever be Used in a Jekyll and Hyde Adaptation Ever Again: sprocket wheel, "ding ding", and bicycle (exceptions may be made for modern adaptations).

Lyrics

Jekyll:

I bought a bicycle

Isabel:

You bought a bicycle?

Jekyll:

Yes I bought a bicycle
I bought a bicycle
strolled into the shop and just
rode away!

Isabel:

You?

Jekyll:

Me, I bought a bicycle – today!

Isabel (spoken):

That's incredible, Henry!

Jekyll:

It's got a sprocket wheel.

Isabel:

Got a sprocket wheel?

Jekyll:

It's quite a vehicle,
my safety bicycle
clamp on the handlebars,
bells that ring!

Isabel:

No!

Jekyll:

Yes!

Isabel:

You bought a bicycle?

Jeykll:

ding ding!

Picture hemming  through the park at quite a clip
on a rover that is quite a pip
picture actually being self propelled!

Rolling along!

Isabel

Rolling along!

Jekyll:

Looking about!

Isabel:

Looking about!

Jekyll:

Having a perfectly wonderful--

Isabel:

Henry, look out!

Jekyll:

I bought a bicycle

Isabel:

It's a miracle!

Jekyll:

No, not a miracle
I bought a bicycle!

strolled into the shop and just
rode away!

Isabel:

You?

Jekyll:

Me up on a bicycle – today!

Both:

Picture hemming down the street  the perfect pair
on a cushion of pneumatic air
rolling,
rolling along the open road!

Isabel:

Many a hill -

Jekyll:

- easily climbed!

Isabel:

Many a brook -

Jekyll:

- easily crossed!
Isn't the countryside lovely at--

Isabel:

--Henry, we're lost!
It's unbelieveable

Jekyll:

unbelievable?

Isabel:

You bought a bicycle!

Jekyll:

That's not impossible!
I'm unpredictable
in my way!

Isabel:

You?

Jekyll:

Me!

Isabel:

No!

Jekyll:

Yes!

Isabel:

I say!

Jekyll:

I say that I bought a bloomin'
blinkin' bicycle...

Isabel:

Henry...

Jekyll:

..Sorry.

Both:

Toda~y!

The OTHER Jekyll & Hyde Musical (with Kirk Douglas) Song 4

Song 4: Rules, Rules



Comments
Again, through comparing the songs of Edward Hyde from this musical and the broadway musical, you can see the differences between the two, and why one achieved fame and one did not. The Broadway Musical's song for Hyde was dark and passionate and dramatic, piercing to the heart of the character. This song isn't bad, per se, but like the other songs in this movie it's silly, and it may be sort of fun but it isn't really gripping.

This song also contains several words and phrases which sap any drama it might have had out completely and utterly - Bo Peep, Peach-Pelting, and Jam and Molasses. Don't these things just make you think Jekyll and Hyde?

Lyrics

Edward Hyde (spoken)

Rules, rules: damn the Rules!

(singing)

Rules
were made to be broken.
Rules
we're meant to discard.
Rules,
none of use need 'em
they limit our freedom
as a rule, rules
ought to be barred

Marchilles of Queensbury rules
were made to be broken.
Sport
is never for fun.
Games are always a contest,
struggle for conquest
as a rule, games -
ought to be won!

Love!
Was meant to be lusty
down with little Bo Peep!
Love -
like jam and molasses -
was made for the masses;
as a public service,
love
ought to be cheap

Parliamentary rules
were made to be broken
fools should never be heard
bores,
once pelted with peaches,
will shorten their speeches
fearing fruit,
fools will weigh every word

Rules! Rules! Rules!

Judge:

Overruled.

Jekyll:

Rules
were meant to be lived by.
Rules,
like them or not.

Rules,
all of us need 'em
they safeguard our freedom
in this life, rules
are all that we've got.

The OTHER Jekyll & Hyde Musical (with Kirk Douglas) Song 3

Song 3: Smudge's Proposition



Comments:
Some of the songs in this musical I'd like to dub as "unnecessary songs that could have been communicated with an short unsung conversation". It's also one of the songs which feature secondary characters instead of the main cast, along with the song of the Showgirl Comforting the Matchgirl and the two songs with Jekyll's Groupies. Why should these minor scenes and characters get full blown songs of their own, songs which don't add anything to the plot, that would actually improve the film if removed? Beats me.
Lyrics:

Smudge the Criminal:

If there's anything that you need:
call me.
If there's anything I can do say the word.
I'm the type who can be trusted,
whose lips are always sealed.
Service is neat, professional,
I'm the expert in my field.

So if there's anything you like,
lacking
whatever your lordship wants,
I'm your man!
I've a most impressive record,
not many can make this claim:
twenty-two times arrested, not a conviction to me name!

So if there's something you haven't got, name it.
Whatever the items are, itemize!

Maybe it's a pair of bikes whose corners are round,
maybe it's a press that makes a counterfeit pound,
It may be on the up-and-up or under some ground
but if Smudge can't find it:
it cannot be found!

*both speak to policeman*

Smudge:

Where honesty's concerned I'm a collection box nun.
Me motto's fifty-fifty, I don't grab it and run
whether it's a paying job or only for fun!
If Smudge can't do it:
it cannot be done.

The Other Jekyll & Hyde Musical (with Kirk Douglas) Song 2

Song 2: The Way the World was Meant to Be



Comments
This song really epitomizes just why this Musical didn't work with most audiences - it's silly, far too upbeat, and it not only makes fun of itself, society and Jekyll and Hyde but it has fun doing it. This type of song could only really appeal to people who liked Jekyll and Hyde enough to welcome the humor it brings to the genre, people who liked comedic peppy musicals regardless of content or some other small niche audiences. Seriously contrasting this song with Facade, from the Broadway Musical, would be an interesting venture.
Also, sorry if I've not copied out all the lyrics perfectly, but I recorded them purely by ear and some of them were hard to decipher and even completely inaudible. If anyone else would like to fill in some of the gaps in the lyrics I'd sore appreciate it.

Lyrics

Woman:

Every gentleman tips his hat,

Man:

 Every lady is wearing lace,

Man 2:

Every properly perfect person in his perfectly proper place!

Women:

Every molly is on his tunes

Men:

Every nanny behind a pram!

Man:
And I meself am tipping t'wards the tinnest??
other man:
??inaudible words??
first man:

Precisely who I am!

man:

This is the way 'tis always been

boy:

this is is the way 'tis always been.

man

 You are you and I am me
and that my boy is destiny!

boy:

 the way the world was meant to be,

All:

The way the world was meant to be!

*Jekyll and Isabelle chat*

Chorus (people in insane asylum):

Every cobbler is stitching boots,
Every grinder is grinding knives,
We are properly perfect people living perfectly proper lives
Every gentleman's known as Sir,
Every lady is called Madam

Queen Victoria in a Straitjacket:

And I they say am at ?tee greem?
But they'll regret that they've been mean
They locked me up and I'm the Queen!

Man:

Precisely who she am!

Asylum Overseer:

This is the way 'tis always been.
This is the way 'twill always be.
They are they,
and we are we
and that, my friend is destiny.
The way the world is meant to be\
The way the world was meant to be

All:

This is the way 'tis always been.
This is the way 'twill always be.
They are they,
and we are we

Asylum Overseer:

And that my friend, is destiny!

(speaking)

The way the world was meant to be.

Jekyll:  (speaking)

no sir, it's not destiny. It's chemistry.

The OTHER Jekyll & Hyde Musical (with Kirk Douglas) Song 1

Song 1: Whatever Jekyll's Doing



Comments
I like to refer to the three men who sing this song as Jekyll's Groupies, because their only function in the movie is to come in and sing about how, despite any and all evidence that may be presented to the contrary, Henry Jekyll is a saint and all the suspicious things he's doing really can't be that bad, thus providing an obvious but nonetheless effective irony to the film. Why do these three gentlemen trust so highly in the angelic quality of Jekyll's character? Like any good slashfic fan, I vote repressed fanboy crushes. 

Lyrics

Groupie 1: (speaking)

Has anyone seen Henry Jekyll lately?

Groupie 2:

Not since the Danvers' dinner party.

Groupie 1:

I came upon his man Poole the other day

Groupie 3:

Oh what did he say?

Groupie 2:

Oh only that Jekyll's been very, very busy lately.

Groupie 1: (singing)

Locked in his laboratory
he's working day and night -
Were it not for purchasing his chemicals
he'd never get a breath of air!
I'd never ask of course,

Groupie 2:

of course!

Groupie 3:

Of course!

Groupie 1:

...But what's he doing in there?

Unknown Groupie 1:

Tuesday last you may recall the moon was rather bright,
as I passed I chanced to see the printing on the package there beside his door!
I'd never ask of course,

Unknown Groupie 2:

of course!

Unknown Groupie 3:

Of course!

Unknown Groupie 1:

… but what's the arsenic for?

All Groupies Together: (Chorus)

Though on the surface
it might be misunderstood -
totally misunderstood.
Still,
whatever it is,
whatever Jekyll's doing,
I'm sure it's something very very good!

Yes!
Whatever it is,
whatever Jekyll's doing,
I'm sure it's something very very good!

Groupie 1: (speaking)

Good man, Jekyll.

Groupie 2:

The best!

Groupie 3:

The best!

Groupie 1:

Even if he is Canadian.

Groupie 2:

...Canadian!

Groupie 3:

...Locked in there?

Groupie 1:

...Arsenic?

All Groupies Together: (Chorus)

Though on the surface
it might be misunderstood -
totally misunderstood.
Still,
whatever it is,
whatever Jekyll's doing,
I'm sure it's something very very good!

Yes!
Whatever it is,
whatever Jekyll's doing,
I'm sure it's something very,
very,
very very  good!

The OTHER Jekyll & Hyde Musical

Hello nonexistent readers! You will surely be happy to know that I have been doing more than just twiddle my thumbs or work on projects that actually matter - I have been indulging my obsession for Jekyll and Hyde!

The story is this - I just recently came into possession of a bargain-priced VHS tape of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the made-for-tv-musical film from 1972 starring Kirk Douglas! And I also just so happened to have access to technology that would allow me to record VHS tapes to my computer.

I have since then made the first and only digital copy of this rare film, and I am taking it upon myself to share it in all its glory and hilarity with you, the denizens of the internet. I'll post clips of all the songs from it as well as their transcribed lyrics right here, for all to enjoy. Maybe in the future I'll post the whole film, but right now I have neither the time nor the patience for that.

"Wait," you may be thinking, "There's another Jekyll and Hyde musical? Why haven't I heard anything about it? And if it came before the Broadway production, why is it not known as 'THE Jekyll and Hyde Musical' instead?"

"Well," I answer with a knowing little smile, "just watch the video and you'll see why its songs didn't achieve the same level of popularity."

 So here I present to you... the first ever video clip from the Jekyll and Hyde Musical starring Kirk Douglas!




Yes, you heard them right - Jekyll is a Canadian!

I'm sorry but I'm too tired to transcribe the lyrics at the moment, so I'll post them later.

Stay tuned, 'cause this isn't even the silliest song in the movie! I know it seems like it couldn't get any more chipper and nonsensical, but it does.

Oh, it does.

Mr. Hyde and Dr... What?

Marvel apparently created a villain based off of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which would have been totally cool with me, except they decided to name him "Calvin Zabbo".

"Soon, the world will fear to even utter the name of Zabbo!"

Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde and Why I Love the Internet

So I've been figuring out which Jekyll and Hyde movies I should buy and which ones I could possibly get through various other methods, and one of the movies I'd heard good things about and was considering purchasing is Dr. Black and Mr. Hyde. Before I decided whether or not to purchase the DVD, I went to see if the internet would provide it for me. And lo, it did!

To view it, all you need is Divx Player, which is free, and you can watch the entire movie of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Black, all in one part, online! No ads or surveys or nothin'.

http://stagevu.com/video/gokrlwonxlpc

Despite how cheesy the title is, and how bad the makeup is for Hyde, it's actually quite a good movie. I'll give it a more in-depth review later, but for now, sleep!

Jekyll and Hyde - Songs That Fit

I am about to introduce you to a recent project of mine, which is the partial reason for my spastic collecting of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde movies - I secretly really want to make some JH AMVs (I know it means Anime Music Video but it's the widely recognized term for all fan-made music videos). So I've been prepping to make the them - over the past year I've been going through my movies one by one and chopping them up into clips for AMV use.

Recently, I've also begun to look for music that suits the emotions and messages and tones of Jekyll and Hyde, to put as music in a music video. So on this blog, I shall be sharing the songs I think are perfect for JH AMV usage, and if anyone has some song suggestions I would totally love it.

Songs that Fit: Three Day's Grace Edition...