Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police
Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police

Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police

1939Movie55 minEnglish

Captain Drummond and his girlfriend want to marry but a hidden treasure in the house in which they want to celebrate their marriage is complicating the situation involving a series of deaths and an elusive murderer.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Louis KingGenres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Bulldog Drummond is drawn into a web of espionage when a former associate from the Great War mysteriously disappears. He must uncover a plot involving secret codes and foreign agents to prevent a national crisis. With the help of his friends, Drummond races against time to expose the culprits.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie from the era, "Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police" was generally met with mild reviews, often appreciated for its brisk pacing and adherence to the popular detective formula. Critics acknowledged its straightforward mystery elements and the charm of its lead actor, though it wasn't considered a standout entry in the series.

What Reviewers Say

  • Satisfyingly brisk adventure with a serviceable mystery plot.
  • John Howard capably steps into the Bulldog Drummond role.
  • A decent, if unremarkable, entry in the Bulldog Drummond series.

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Fun Fact

This film is the fifth installment in the Paramount Pictures series of Bulldog Drummond films, with John Howard taking over the lead role from Ray Milland.

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Takes a while to get going - we seem to spend twenty minutes on an overly long in-joke about "Drummond's" "(John Howard) oft-deferred wedding to "Phyllis" (Heather Angel) before we set off in search of a hidden treasure in an old house. It'...