Ace Drummond
“Amazing exploits in the sky!”
Synopsis
This 13 chapter serial is based on the comic strip character Ace Drummond created by Eddie Rickenbacker. Ace is a 'G-Man of the sky' working out of Washington D.C. He is sent to Mongolia to find out why a mysterious villain known only as 'The Dragon' is trying to prevent the newly formed International Airways from setting up an airport there. Ace meets Peggy Trainor (Jean Rogers) who is searching for her archaeologist father who has disappeared. Together they search for answers to the puzzles.
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John 'Dusty' King
Ace Drummond
Jean Rogers
Peggy Trainor
Noah Beery Jr.
Jerry
Jackie Morrow
Billy Meredith
Chester Gan
Kai-Chek
Guy Bates Post
The Grand Lama
Lon Chaney Jr.
Henchman Ivan
Selmer Jackson
William Meredith, Sr.
Robert Warwick
Winston
James B. Leong
Henry Kee
Arthur Loft
Chang-Ho
James Eagles
Johnny Wong, Radio Operator
C. Montague Shaw
Dr. Trainor
Frederick Vogeding
Bauer
Al Bridge
Paul Wyckoff
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe, Clifford Smith
- Original Title
- Ace Drummond
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe, Clifford Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Beebe
Director
Clifford Smith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Ace Drummond
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What is Ace Drummond about?
This 13 chapter serial is based on the comic strip character Ace Drummond created by Eddie Rickenbacker. Ace is a 'G-Man of the sky' working out of Washington D.C. He is sent to Mongolia to find out why a mysterious villain known only as 'The Dragon' is trying to prevent the newly formed International Airways from setting up an airport there. Ace meets Peggy Trainor (Jean Rogers) who is searching for her archaeologist father who has disappeared. Together they search for answers to the puzzles.
Who directed Ace Drummond?
Ace Drummond was directed by Ford Beebe, Clifford Smith.
Who stars in Ace Drummond?
The principal cast of Ace Drummond includes John 'Dusty' King, Jean Rogers, Noah Beery Jr., Jackie Morrow, Chester Gan.
When was Ace Drummond released and how long is it?
Ace Drummond was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 4h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ace Drummond?
Ace Drummond holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).