13 Lead Soldiers
Synopsis
Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond is called in to solve the murder of a man from whom two lead soldiers were stolen. Drummond learns that the two soldiers were part of a set of thirteen which formed the key to a hidden vault of treasure. Following some clever sleuthing and set-up on Drummond's part, the guilty man is trapped in the vault,which is hidden behind the fireplace.
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Top Cast
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Tom Conway
Capt. Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
John Newland
Algernon 'Algy' Longworth
Maria Palmer
Estelle Prager, alias Estelle Gorday
Helen Westcott
Cynthia Stedman
William Stelling
Phillip Coleman
Terry Kilburn
Seymour
Gordon Richards
Police Insp. McIver
Harry Cording
Edward Vane
John Goldsworthy
Dr. Ashley Stedman
William Edmunds
Prager - Antique Dealer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Original Score
- Milton Rosen
- Original Title
- 13 Lead Soldiers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Bernard Small Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Milton Rosen
George Robinson
Saul A. Goodkind
Bernard Small, Ben Pivar
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Saul A. Goodkind
Editor
Bernard Small
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 13 Lead Soldiers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 13 Lead Soldiers about?
Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond is called in to solve the murder of a man from whom two lead soldiers were stolen. Drummond learns that the two soldiers were part of a set of thirteen which formed the key to a hidden vault of treasure. Following some clever sleuthing and set-up on Drummond's part, the guilty man is trapped in the vault,which is hidden behind the fireplace.
Who directed 13 Lead Soldiers?
13 Lead Soldiers was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in 13 Lead Soldiers?
The principal cast of 13 Lead Soldiers includes Tom Conway, John Newland, Maria Palmer, Helen Westcott, William Stelling.
When was 13 Lead Soldiers released and how long is it?
13 Lead Soldiers was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for 13 Lead Soldiers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 13 Lead Soldiers was composed by Milton Rosen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 13 Lead Soldiers?
13 Lead Soldiers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).