VHS : Bulldog Drummond Escapes
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Rating:  - "Phyllis, you're wonderful! You're one of us!"
Bulldog Drummond films date all the way back to the silent era. While the two films with Ronald Colman are considered to be the best by many critics, the most fun and entertaining films are surely the "B" films with John Howard in the role of Hugh Drummond. But others had their turn at the famous adventurer, including a young Ray Milland. This one is lighthearted in spirit, and quite fun in that vein.
Pal Algy is an expecting father as Bulldog arrives by plane with a bit of derring-do, ... Read More
Rating:  - A Dated, Amusing Adventure, With A Bad DVD Transfer
If you're a good-looking young woman in distress, you can count on Hugh Drummond -- "Bulldog" Drummond -- to come to your aid. This sophisticated man-about-town, part adventurer, part clothes horse, stepped into seven Paramount movies during the Thirties. This was the first. He was played by Ray Milland, who chose not to do any of the others. Although the movie isn't bad, in a rickety romantic mystery-comedy sort of way, Milland probably made a wise career choice. He was followed in the role by John ... Read More
Rating:  - Bulldog Drummond Escapes
While the film may have been a good entry into the B movie world, the transfer by Alpha Video was not.
A large part of the credits are off the screen. The transfer is dark, blurry at times, and generally not very enjoyable.
Fortunately, I have the Image Entertainment version as well and recommend it over the Alpha Video attempt.
Rating: - Dashing good fun
Yes, they are both B grade films with low production values, but both show the real strength of Hollywood, when even their second string efforts have something. I doubt if Hollywood could put out a film with such effortless ease now. Ray Milland plays a somewhat daffy Bulldog Drummond, while John Howard is lot sterner. Both films rattle along with dastardly and bearded villans. I liked them both.
Rating: - Four Great Actors In One Package
BULLDOG DRUMMOND ESCAPES was one of four movies made in this series in 1937. It starred Ray Milland as Drummond and Reginald Denny as his pal Algy Longworth. The plot centered on an attempt to rescue a captive female (Heather Angel) from a band of international criminals. The film received some good reviews at the time for a "B" production.
BULLDOG DRUMMOND COMES BACK was also issued in 1937. John Howard had the role of Drummond and John Barrymore appeared as Colonel Neilson. Much of the focus ... Read More
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