Bulldog Jack
“REVEALED AT LAST The inside story of the most daring jewel robbery in the history of crime”
Synopsis
While filling in for injured supersleuth Bulldog Drummond (Atholl Fleming), world-class cricket player Jack Pennington (Jack Hulbert) attempts to foil a criminal mastermind's (Ralph Richardson) impending heist that's targeting a valuable jewel necklace held within the British Museum. This comedic 1930s mystery features daring rescues, intense fistfights and an exciting edge-of-your seat finale aboard a runaway train.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerard Fairlie, Sidney Gilliat, Jack Hulbert, J.O.C. Orton
- Original Score
- Louis Levy, Bretton Byrd, Hubert Bath
- Original Title
- Bulldog Jack
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Forde
Gerard Fairlie, Sidney Gilliat, Jack Hulbert, J.O.C. Orton, Herman C. McNeile
Louis Levy, Bretton Byrd, Hubert Bath
Mutz Greenbaum
Otto Ludwig
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Forde
Director
Gerard Fairlie
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Jack Hulbert
Screenplay
J.O.C. Orton
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Joe Strassner
Costume Design
Louis Levy
Original Music Composer
Bretton Byrd
Original Music Composer
Hubert Bath
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 Jack
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bulldog Jack about?
While filling in for injured supersleuth Bulldog Drummond (Atholl Fleming), world-class cricket player Jack Pennington (Jack Hulbert) attempts to foil a criminal mastermind's (Ralph Richardson) impending heist that's targeting a valuable jewel necklace held within the British Museum. This comedic 1930s mystery features daring rescues, intense fistfights and an exciting edge-of-your seat finale aboard a runaway train.
Who directed Bulldog Jack?
Bulldog Jack was directed by Walter Forde.
Who stars in Bulldog Jack?
The principal cast of Bulldog Jack includes Jack Hulbert, Fay Wray, Ralph Richardson, Claude Hulbert, Gibb McLaughlin.
When was Bulldog Jack released and how long is it?
Bulldog Jack was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Bulldog Jack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bulldog Jack was composed by Louis Levy, Bretton Byrd, Hubert Bath.
Is Bulldog Jack based on a book or true story?
Bulldog Jack is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman C. McNeile".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bulldog Jack?
Bulldog Jack holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).