A compassionate London doctor who develops a potion to separate the good and evil natures of man. The transformation creates his hideous, evil alter ego, Hyde. Jekyll struggles with his double life, becomes increasingly depraved, and ultimately takes poison to stop the transformations, reverting to his human form before dying.
Baron Felix von Gaigern is a formerly wealthy aristocrat reduced to card playing and occasional jewel theft. He befriends Otto Kringelein, falls in love with Grusinskaya, and tries to escape his criminal associates. After being caught rifling through General Director Preysing's belongings, he is killed by Preysing during their struggle.
Scientist who assists Kitty Carroll with the invisibility machine.
A washed-up, heavily alcoholic silent film star in his late forties. He is engaged in a secret affair with nineteen-year-old Paula Jordan, which he desperately wants to end. Facing professional obsolescence, loss of a lead stage role, and financial ruin, he is forced out of his hotel and ultimately commits suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning in despair.
British intelligence officer and key ally to Drummond.
Aristocratic host at the ball, secretly targeted by Lupin as a cover.
Reform-minded nobleman aware of impending revolution. Repeatedly attempts to assassinate Rasputin to save the empire, first with a gunshot and later by poisoning and drowning him. Forced into exile by the Czar after his failed assassination attempts.
The protagonist and sea captain who loses his right leg to Moby Dick. Driven by a maniacal quest for revenge, he funds and commands his own whaling ship. Despite crew desertions and a violent internal mutiny instigated by his brother, he relentlessly pursues the whale. He ultimately kills Moby Dick by harpooning it while standing on its back, surviving the hunt to reunite with his love.
Mercutio is Romeo's close friend and a participant in the violent conflict between the two families. Tybalt kills him during the escalating street brawls, and his death drives Romeo to avenge him by killing Tybalt, which results in Romeo's banishment from Verona.
Georges is Helene’s husband and the wealthy architect of Eve’s transformation into an apparent baroness. After noticing Jacques’s attraction to Eve, he pays her to disrupt Jacques and Helene’s relationship, supports her false story, and later leaves with Helene.
Charles Jasper is an obnoxious man who believes Helen Bartlett will be convicted despite her innocence. After the trial, he appears with Otto Krayler’s wallet and attempts to blackmail Helen and Kenneth Bartlett for money, claiming knowledge of Helen’s perjury. He eventually confesses the real murderer’s connection to the robbery.
A famed but stern voice teacher who guides Marcia's rise as an opera singer and introduces her at the court of Louis Napoleon. Marcia accepts his proposal despite not loving him, and they marry. Years later, jealous of her continuing love for Paul, Nicolai follows him with a gun and shoots him; he is presumed likely to be arrested.
John Barrymore has 95 screen credits in a career dating back to 1912. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Grand Hotel, The Invisible Woman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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