Boris Karloff Suits Up for Horror Duty in This Behind-the-Scenes Photo
Boris Karloff sits for adjustments to his mask while prepping to film 1953 spoof Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . Despite this still , Hollywood traditional knowledge suggests that Karloffonly appears in the film as Dr. Jekyll , while the immorality Mr. Hyde was limn byan uncredited stuntman . Here ’s a flick of Karloff in the hot seat without the masque . Multiple mask were crafted by studio apartment make - up master Bud Westmore ( right ) , and make - up creative person Jack Kevan , to show the character ’s translation from homo to monster ....