Bulldog Drummond in Africa
“TRAILING A TRAITOR on DANGEROUS PATHS THROUGH THE DARK CONTINENT!”
Synopsis
Drummond has to leave for Morocco on his wedding day with his fiancee and trusted friends to rescue his friend Nielsen who is kidnapped by an international criminal.
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John Howard
Captain Hugh Chesterton 'Bulldog' Drummond
Heather Angel
Phyllis Clavering
H.B. Warner
Colonel J. A. Nielsen
J. Carrol Naish
Richard Lane
Reginald Denny
Algernon 'Algy' Longworth
E. E. Clive
'Tenny' Tennison
Anthony Quinn
Henchman Fordine
Michael Brooke
Baron Nevsky
Matthew Boulton
Major Grey
Neil Fitzgerald
McTurk
Fortunio Bonanova
African Police Corporal
Leonard Carey
Butler Phillips
Forrester Harvey
Constable Jenkins
Wilhelm von Brincken
Dr. Stern
Jean De Briac
Walter
Rollo Dix
Mr. Acris
Evan Thomas
Sergeant
Paul Porcasi
Hotel Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Garnett Weston
- Original Score
- Milan Roder
- Original Title
- Bulldog Drummond in Africa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Garnett Weston, Herman C. McNeile
Milan Roder
William C. Mellor
Anne Bauchens
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Harold Hurley
Department Leadership Roster
Louis King
Director
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Producer
Harold Hurley
Producer
Anne Bauchens
Editor
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Garnett Weston
Screenplay
Milan Roder
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulldog Drummond in Africa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bulldog Drummond in Africa about?
Drummond has to leave for Morocco on his wedding day with his fiancee and trusted friends to rescue his friend Nielsen who is kidnapped by an international criminal.
Who directed Bulldog Drummond in Africa?
Bulldog Drummond in Africa was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Bulldog Drummond in Africa?
The principal cast of Bulldog Drummond in Africa includes John Howard, Heather Angel, H.B. Warner, J. Carrol Naish, Reginald Denny.
When was Bulldog Drummond in Africa released and how long is it?
Bulldog Drummond in Africa was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Bulldog Drummond in Africa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bulldog Drummond in Africa was composed by Milan Roder.
Is Bulldog Drummond in Africa based on a book or true story?
Bulldog Drummond in Africa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman C. McNeile".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bulldog Drummond in Africa?
Bulldog Drummond in Africa holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).