Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) Shooting script - HorrorLair

74.179 CONTINUED: 1791ST HANGER-ON(as though to detainHyde)Here, here, Guv'nor - what's the -?Hyde turns and raises his stick, with a growl of rage. Themen jump back, scared at the expression of viciousness theysee. Then Hyde chuckles, and darts on into the music hallbox office, as weDISSOLVE TO:180 FULL SHOT - INT. PALACE OF VARIETIES180A smoke-filled Utopia with a bar at one end, a stage at theother. Along the side, boxes with tables and chairs - andtables and chairs ranging on an incline from the stage backtowards the bar. The "chairman" at his table down front isconducting the proceedings on the stage, a row of plumpsoubrettes in a song and dance ensemble to the tune of"Champagne Charlie". WE SEE Hyde come in in the b.g.181 CLOSE SHOT - HYDE181He comes in, stands a moment, smelling the wind like anexpectant ram. A waiter approaches him, sees his qualityattire. Hyde hands him his ticket.WAITERAh, yes, sir - Box F, sir.WE PAN THEM through the tables and up some small steps aroundin back of a box which Hyde enters. The waiter stands,expecting an order, as Hyde's eyes dart about, savoring theplace. The waiter is now a little leery of Hyde's looks andwants to please.WAITERA brandy and soda, sir?HYDE(with a grunt, noddinghis head)Hmph.The waiter exits. Hyde continues to sweep the room with hislook.182 PAN SHOT - HYDE'S ANGLE - THE PLACE182Hyde's glance travels about slowly, enjoying each group. ITHOLDS at a table where a young man is kissing the neck ofhis girl friend. She pretends to repulse him.