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

Writers:

Edward T. Lowe Jr. (screenplay), Herman C. McNeile (play),

Stars:

Ray Milland, Guy Standing, Heather Angel

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ray Milland	...	Capt. Hugh 'Bulldog Drummond'
Guy Standing	...	Inspector Nielson (as Sir Guy Standing)
Heather Angel	...	Phyllis Clavering
Reginald Denny	...	Algy Langworth
Porter Hall	...	Merridew
Fay Holden	...	Natalie
E.E. Clive	...	Tenny
Walter Kingsford	...	Stanton
P.J. Kelly	...	Stiles (as Patrick Kelly)
Charles McNaughton	...	Constable Higgins
Clyde Cook	...	Alf
Frank Elliott	...	Bailey
David Clyde	...	Gower
Doris Lloyd	...	Nurse

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

bulldog drummond | sequel | spy | b movie | adventurer | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 1937 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bulldog Drummond Saves a Lady

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

67 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Capt. Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond: Commissioner, where's your romance?

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Connections

Followed by Bulldog Drummond Comes Back (1937)

User Reviews

What was it they were doing, exactly?

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.