Bulldog Drummond (1929 film)

Bulldog Drummond is a 1929 detective film which tells the story of Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond, a British officer bored with civilian life, who investigates an extortion case for a beautiful girl. It stars Ronald Colman, Claud Allister, Lawrence Grant, Montagu Love, Wilson Benge, Joan Bennett and Lilyan Tashman.

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1929 - Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond - Ronald Colman - Claud Allister - Lawrence Grant - Montagu Love - Wilson Benge - Joan Bennett - Lilyan Tashman

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The movie was adapted by Sidney Howard and Wallace Smith from the pulp novels by Herman C. McNeile. It was directed by F. Richard Jones.

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Sidney Howard - Wallace Smith - Herman C. McNeile - F. Richard Jones

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It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Ronald Colman) and Best Art Direction.

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Academy Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Art Direction

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Two previous Bulldog Drummond films had been produced: Bulldog Drummond in 1923 and Bulldog Drummond's Third Round in 1925.

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Bulldog Drummond - 1923 - Bulldog Drummond's Third Round - 1925

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Following the 1929 talkie, a series of Drummond movies was produced, beginning with Temple Tower in 1930; see the main article on Bulldog Drummond for a complete list.

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Temple Tower - 1930 - Bulldog Drummond

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