Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of the novella 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', is born.
Robert Louis Stevenson's novella introducing the characters Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is published.
The comedy horror film starring the duo Abbott and Costello is released.
Lou Costello, one half of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello, passes away.
Comedians Larry and Chick arrive in London for their vaudeville show and settle into their hotel near Dr. Henry Jekyll's laboratory.
Larry and Chick meet Dr. Jekyll, a scientist working on a formula to separate good and evil personalities within a person.
Dr. Jekyll demonstrates his serum on himself, transforming into the evil Mr. Hyde for the first time in front of Larry and Chick.
While transformed into Mr. Hyde, Dr. Jekyll commits a violent crime, heightening the tension and prompting a police investigation.
The duo offers to help Dr. Jekyll control his transformations and stop Mr. Hyde’s rampage.
Larry and Chick confront Mr. Hyde, leading to comedic chaos and a struggle to reverse the effects of the serum.
Dr. Jekyll manages to destroy the serum and returns to his normal self, ending the terror caused by Mr. Hyde.
After the ordeal, Larry and Chick leave London to continue their vaudeville career.
