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Drummond manages to save a woman from jumping in front of his car but she runs away with his car. He traces her and she asks him to help her out of a dangerous situation.
Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond is hired to help a young woman who has escaped from an asylum, believing she is being framed. Drummond soon finds himself embroiled in a plot involving stolen jewels, dangerous criminals, and a ruthless gang leader known as 'The Spider'. He must navigate treacherous situations to uncover the truth and bring the villains to justice.
As part of the popular Bulldog Drummond series, 'Bulldog Drummond Escapes' was generally seen as a competent and entertaining mystery thriller for its time. Critics at the time and retrospectively often praised its fast pace and the engaging performance of Ray Milland in the lead role. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it delivered the expected thrills and intrigue for fans of the genre.
Engaging mystery with a good pace.
Ray Milland delivers a strong performance as Bulldog Drummond.
A solid entry in the adventure-mystery genre of the 1930s.
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This film marked the first appearance of John Barrymore's daughter, Diana Barrymore, in a credited role, though her part was small.
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Ray Milland brings loads of charisma and plucky British spirit to this 1930's tale of espionage and skullduggery. It's a fun, jolly effort as "Bulldog Drummond" attempts to get to the bottom of it all. Sir Guy Standing, Heather Angel and an...