Original screenplay: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde [1931 / 1940]

1940 MGM file copy of the original screenplay (Paramount, 1931), used for the 1941 direct remake of the film. Written by Percy Heath and Samuel Hoffenstein adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel.

"Second White Script" dated August 7, 1931 [and dated again March 8, 1940 when the script was copied by MGM for the film's remake with Spencer Tracy.] 8.5x11", pale blue studio covers fastened with two brad posts. Stamped Vault Copy/File Copy, with partially peeled studio label at top. 169 mimeographed pages.

The 1931 film was nominated for three academy awards, with Frederic March winning best actor. The film was made prior to the full enforcement of the Production and is remembered today for its strong sexual content. When MGM remade the film 10 years later with Spencer Tracy, the studio bought the negative and the rights to the earlier film; every print that could be located was recalled and destroyed, and for decades, the film was believed lost. A print was rediscovered in 1967. Unknown whether the copy of the original 1931 script, which was used to make this 1940 version, survived.

CONDITION: Covers toned at margins, with minor handling and fading to covers, edgewear to rear wrapper. Otherwise, in fine condition.