Bulldog Drummond

What an enjoyable film! I enjoyed the plot, which kept me interested the whole way through. The pace was good; they could have tidied a few sections up for time, but overall very good. When I thought it was ending, it kept going, and that's not a bad thing. I was very impressed with Ronald Colman, and I think he was a fantastic actor and a bit of a heart-throb. I also liked the character of Algie; not realistic but overdone for comedic effect. I appreciated the mix of drama and comedy, which made it a delightful movie. There were a few "look at us - we have sound now" songs but no score. The songs didn't detract, so that was positive. The costumes and set design were great, and I was pleased with some great cinematography - a zoom-out, great lighting, and a good mix of close-ups. Colman deserved the nomination.

This went beyond a filmed version of a stage show, it had accolades for artistry and technical achievement.

It still works which is amazing.

Exciting early talkie crime thriller.

good start of this once popular serial

I saw this years ago on VHS, and quite admired it's style and script for a 1929 movie. I just saw it again, and my thoughts on it still havent changed. Quite cracking, and Ronald Colman is great as the bored millionaire who puts an ad in the paper to see if he can drum up some excitement. What he gets is a caper where an old codger is held against his will. Drummond fights to get him out, much to the chagrin of a absolutely terrific Lilyan Tashman.

Bennett's overacting is a bit hard to stomach; otherwise, this is an enjoyable early talkie.

Love Colman, but this film not altogether that good. A rich guy decides he's bored and takes out an ad to find someone who wants him to help them in some way. Already an absurd proposition. But a damsel writes back and expresses her distress. She's got an uncle who's locked up in an asylum, but she claims he's being held captive. Basically the film involves the good guy breaking into the asylum and talking very calmly to the bad guys; who respond by chasing him back to his lodge where they all kidnap and escape each other. It's a back and forth without enough drama to care about the journey. The damsel, the uncle, even the femme fatale. Everything is treated to "properly English" to consider how it plays out.

Considering the age of this antique surprising fluid film with Colman perfectly urbane in the lead. Joan Bennett is just a baby here and years away from the sassy brunette of many classic noirs.

A fine classic. Ronald Colman is terrific as he usually is. Good story, a bit talky, but it?s well produced, particularly the art direction. The pacing is also a bit slow, but overall, a great film.