The Ugly Duckling

Summary Henry Jeckle was always the outsider, a bungling and awkward buffoon, relegated to waiting for his invitation to participate in life that never arrived: until he discovers a medical formula developed by a dead uncle, which claimed to turn 'a man of timid disposition into a bold, fearless dragon'. Taking a draught of the elixir Henry is transformed into suave, sophisticated and highly desirable Teddy Hyde. Armed with his new persona, Teddy is ready to face the world; but is Henry ready for the consequences? View more details

The Ugly Duckling

Directed : Lance Comfort

Written : Robert Louis Stevenson Jack Davies Sid Colin

Stars : Jon Pertwee Bernard Bresslaw Reginald Beckwith Maudie Edwards

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Genres : Comedy Sci-Fi Crime

Release date : Aug 8, 1959

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Bray Studios, Down Place, Oakley Green, Berkshire, England, UK

Production companies : Hammer Films Columbia Pictures Corporation

Summary Henry Jeckle was always the outsider, a bungling and awkward buffoon, relegated to waiting for his invitation to participate in life that never arrived: until he discovers a medical formula developed by a dead uncle, which claimed to turn 'a man of timid disposition into a bold, fearless dragon'. Taking a draught of the elixir Henry is transformed into suave, sophisticated and highly desirable Teddy Hyde. Armed with his new persona, Teddy is ready to face the world; but is Henry ready for the consequences? View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Sci-Fi Crime

Release date : Aug 8, 1959

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Bray Studios, Down Place, Oakley Green, Berkshire, England, UK

Production companies : Hammer Films Columbia Pictures Corporation

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