#jack kevan

By Josh Ryals

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Why is Boris Karloff smiling? Perhaps because Bud Westmore and Jack Kevan are showing him his mask for Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953), rather than telling him to come in early and sit for hours while they do the Jack Pierce method.

Jack Kevan transforming Glenn Strange into Frankenstein's Monster, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

Jack Kevan doing Glenn Strange's makeup for Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

Bud Westmore and Jack Kevan transforming Boris Karloff into Mr. Hyde | Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953) - The look for Mr. Hyde was designed by Milicent Patrick (who also designed the Gill-Man) - Stuntman Eddie Parker played Mr. Hyde. Boris Karloff was only Mr. Hyde for the transformation sequences.

Bud Westmore fastens the Mr. Hyde mask on actor Boris Karloff, while make-up artist Jack Kevan checks on the nose of the sponge rubber headpiece for Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)