Review of Bulldog Drummond (1929) by Jay N — 22 Oct 2009
Ronald Colman holds the show together well. It comes across as a cliff hanger serial, which starts with good potential, but never quite delivers. Allister and Benge play Bulldog's friend and butler respectively.
Allister is beyond annoying as the supposed comedy relief. Bennett plays the damsel in distress, Phyllis, who seeks Bulldog's help for her uncle. A Dr. Lakington is keeping her uncle drugged at a supposed nursing home.
Carl and Irma Peterson are the masterminds behind the scheme to get the uncle's money. Bulldog must use his fists, his gun, his car, and his intellect to stay a step ahead of the swindlers and their goons.
A good early attempt at a thriller. More worthwhile for how it influenced later adventure serials.
This review of Bulldog Drummond (1929) was written by Jay N on 22 Oct 2009.
Bulldog Drummond has generally received mixed reviews.
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