Silent Movie Mondays - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Vancouver Civic Theatres presents Silent Movie Mondays, featuring classic silent films with live accompaniment on the historic Wurlitzer organ—the last theatre organ in Canada still performing in its original home. Enjoy a pre-show performance by the Gatsby Strutters Jazz Band, followed by the film with organist Edward Norman. Afterward, Keith Blackmore of Vancouver Film School will lead a discussion on silent-era special effects with a special guest. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) stars John Barrymore as a respected doctor who develops a potion intended to separate the good and evil sides of human nature. His experiment releases the cruel Mr. Hyde, an alter ego who becomes increasingly difficult to control, with tragic consequences. An especially remarkable feature of the silent film is Barrymore’s first transformation into Hyde, which he performed largely by contorting his face and body rather than relying on makeup or camera effects. Wheelchair and companion seating is configured in a one-to-one arrangement on the Orchestra and Dress Circle levels. In the Orchestra, companions are provided with a seat beside the wheelchair space. Please note that wheelchair patrons and companions are NOT seated together in the Dress Circle. The companion seat is located in a row in front of and below the wheelchair space, separated by a wall. Accessible seating in the Dress Circle is not recommended for patrons who require verbal contact with their companion. Additional companion seats may be purchased in nearby sections. The concourse area is fully accessible through the main entrance doors. Elevator access is available from the main lobby to the Dress Circle. Wheelchair-accessible washrooms are located on the Orchestra level and the third floor. Depending on the show configuration and stage setup, some sections may not be open for all events.