Bulldog Drummond Escapes (1937)Captain Drummond becomes a prisoner when he intents to protect a beautiful heiress of an espionage organization. Director:James P. Hogan |
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Bulldog Drummond Escapes (1937)Captain Drummond becomes a prisoner when he intents to protect a beautiful heiress of an espionage organization. Director:James P. Hogan |
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Guy Standing | ... |
Inspector Nielson
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Heather Angel | ... | |
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Algy Langworth
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Porter Hall | ... |
Merridew
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Fay Holden | ... |
Natalie
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E.E. Clive | ... | |
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Walter Kingsford | ... |
Stanton
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P.J. Kelly | ... |
Stiles
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Charles McNaughton | ... |
Constable Higgins
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Clyde Cook | ... |
Alf
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Frank Elliott | ... |
Bailey
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David Clyde | ... |
Gower
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Doris Lloyd | ... |
Nurse
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Captain High 'Bulldog' Drummond has just returned to England. As he is driving home in the dark, a young woman jumps out in front of his car. He misses her, but she falls to the ground. As he tries to revive her, he hears a shout for help, then gunshots. As he goes to investigate, the woman drives away with Drummond's car. He is soon able to trace her to nearby Greystone Manor, and when he goes there to meet her, she urges him to help her get out of a desperate situation. Written by Snow Leopard
As with most of the items in this series, one must put aside a great deal of incredulity. There are far too many coincidences and events dependent on the victim, for the bad guys to be as successful as they are. That said, there is a great deal of byplay among the principles, including the police department and others makes it a good deal of fun. The thing that really stretches things is that the young woman whom we focus on is semi-conscious much of the time and participate a bit too much in the plot to conceal her. There are, however, so many opportunities to escape or to get help, the ultimate rescue seems a little unnecessary. Ray Milland as Drummond is quite good. I always found him unflappable in his many portrayals (even the Hitchcock classic). He has suavity down to a science. The byplay with the butler is quite delightful. I'm still not sure why they were hanging on to this girl (she seemed like excess baggage) and what the mystery was, but I still had a fine time. I have six of these films and look forward to the next one.