This is a tale with real staying power. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," the story has been told in 14 movies available today. More, if you count "The Nutty Professor." Fascinated by the good and evil sides of people, Stevenson based his idea on the true story of Deacon Brodie, a respected businessman in the 18th century who turned into a burglar at night. Brodie was hanged in 1788.
The first movie based on the story was produced in 1931 and garnered an Oscar for Fredric March. The movie was re-released in 1938 and was considered racy for the time, when production codes had been put into effect. Eight minutes were cut from the film for sexual content. But you can rent the original 1931 film today on DVD. As well as 14 other versions.
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