Arrest Bulldog Drummond
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Synopsis
The invention of a machine that can cause remote explosions brings the attention of Scotland Yard and Bulldog Drummond.
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Top Cast
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John Howard
Captain Hugh C. Drummond
Heather Angel
Phyllis Clavering
H.B. Warner
Colonel Nielsen
Reginald Denny
Algy Longworth
E. E. Clive
Tenny
Jean Fenwick
Lady Beryl Ledyard
Zeffie Tilbury
Aunt Meg
George Zucco
Rolf Alferson
Leonard Mudie
Richard Gannett
Evan Thomas
Smith
Clyde Cook
Constable Sacker
David Clyde
Constable McThane
George Regas
Soongh
Neil Fitzgerald
Sir Malcolm McLeonard
Claud Allister
Sir Basil Leghorne
Ferdinand Munier
Old Major Trumleigh
John Sutton
Inspector Tredennis
John Davidson
Gumba, Bird Seller
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James P. Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Palmer
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara
- Original Title
- Arrest Bulldog Drummond
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James P. Hogan
Stuart Palmer, Herman C. McNeile
Gerard Carbonara
Ted Tetzlaff
Stuart Gilmore
William LeBaron, Stuart Walker
Department Leadership Roster
James P. Hogan
Director
Stuart Palmer
Screenplay
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Stuart Walker
Producer
Gerard Carbonara
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 Arrest Bulldog Drummond
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arrest Bulldog Drummond about?
The invention of a machine that can cause remote explosions brings the attention of Scotland Yard and Bulldog Drummond.
Who directed Arrest Bulldog Drummond?
Arrest Bulldog Drummond was directed by James P. Hogan.
Who stars in Arrest Bulldog Drummond?
The principal cast of Arrest Bulldog Drummond includes John Howard, Heather Angel, H.B. Warner, Reginald Denny, E. E. Clive.
When was Arrest Bulldog Drummond released and how long is it?
Arrest Bulldog Drummond was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Arrest Bulldog Drummond?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arrest Bulldog Drummond was composed by Gerard Carbonara.
Is Arrest Bulldog Drummond based on a book or true story?
Arrest Bulldog Drummond is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman C. McNeile".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arrest Bulldog Drummond?
Arrest Bulldog Drummond holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).