description Bulldog Drummond Overview
Bulldog Drummond is a 1929 crime film featuring Ronald Colman as Hugh “Bulldog” Drummond. Adapted from an earlier stage play, the movie centers on Drummond assisting a woman in need alongside several supporting actors. Samuel Goldwyn Productions, directed by F. Richard Jones, produced this pre-Code adaptation of H.C.
McNeile’s work.
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info Bulldog Drummond Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1929 |
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Who stars as Bulldog Drummond in the 1929 film?
Ronald Colman stars as Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond, a role that reinforced his status as one of early Hollywood's leading men. Colman later won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 1947 film A Double Life.
What is the source material for the Bulldog Drummond character?
The character was created by British author H.C. McNeile, who wrote under the pen name 'Sapper,' and first appeared in novels beginning in 1920. The 1929 film was adapted from the stage play version by Gerald du Maurier, which itself was based on Sapper's original novel Bulldog Drummond.
What studio produced the 1929 Bulldog Drummond?
The film was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Productions and directed by F. Richard Jones. It was released during the early sound era in 1929, when Hollywood studios were rapidly transitioning from silent films to talkies.
Were there other Bulldog Drummond films after the 1929 version?
Yes, the character appeared in numerous films across several decades, with actors including Ray Milland, John Howard, and Walter Pidgeon also taking on the role. Bulldog Drummond became one of the most enduring adventure-hero franchises in British and American cinema through the mid-20th century.
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