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Dabbling in laboratory experiments to interrogate his theory that all humans contain a duality of good and evil, the accomplished Dr Jekyll inadvertently calls forth his own depraved and dangerous nature: the alter ego Mr Hyde. John Barrymore playing the titular role is masterful in his miraculously eerie transformation between both personalities: in turn a distinguished doctor who charitably runs a clinic for the poor and Mr Hyde, a vicious and violent criminal.

The Wurlitzer Organ is the perfect pairing for a creepy classic that explores our capacity to hold both good and evil traits: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1920. Over 100 years old and based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, this silent era gem is considered to be the first great American horror film. A new live score will be performed by David Bailey on the Gallery’s much-loved 1929 Wurlitzer Style 260 Opus 2040 Pipe Organ.

Hidden beneath the stage of the Australian Cinémathèque and only revealed for special screenings is our Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, its original home Brisbane’s Regent Theatre which opened in 1929. Read more to go behind-the-scenes.