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Director: LOUIS KING. Screenplay: Edward T. Lowe. Based on the 1928 novel The Female of the Species by H.C. "Sapper" McNeile. Photography: William C. Mellor. Film editor: Jimmy Smith. Art directors: Hans Dreier, Franz Bachelin. Set decorator: A.E. Freudemann. Music director: Boris Morros. Sound recording: Harry Mills, Charles Hisserich. Western Electric Sound System. Executive producer: Adolph Zukor. Copyright 24 September 1937 by Paramount Pictures, Inc. New York opening at the Criterion: 3 September 1937. U.S. release: 24 September 1937. Australian release: 17 February 1938. 64 minutes. SYNOPSIS: A maddened widow, Irena Soldanis, plots vengeance against Captain Hugh Drummond for killing her husband. She abducts Bulldog's fiancee, taking her into fog-shrouded Limehouse. Led on by the widow's crazed limerick clues, Drummond and Colonel Neilson of Scotland Yard (the latter assuming various disguises) attempt a rescue. NOTES: Number 10 of the 24-picture "Bulldog Drummond" series, and the first of seven with John Howard in the title role. For this and the next two entries, John Barrymore takes over the role of Colonel Neilson from the late Sir Guy Standing. Paramount regarded Barrymore as such a casting coup that for this entry they billed him above John Howard.COMMENT: One of the most entertaining of the "B" entries, this one enjoyably captures the cliffhanging spirits and Boys Own Paper flavor of the "Sapper" novels. The pace is fast, the lively succession of bizarre clues, near-miss chases and invigorating escapes never lets up. Former super-star John Barrymore has a great time with his seedy impersonations, while the rest of the players fill their roles more than adequately. Louis King's fairly imaginative direction is considerably strengthened by first-class art direction and superlatively atmospheric cinematography.

Bulldog Drummond was a popular character in 1920's and 1930's adventure novels by H.C. McNeile. Drummond was a wealthy WWI veteran and war hero (in real life, McNeile was also a veteran and war hero, having won the Military Cross, Britain's second highest medal for valor). This film is notable for having excellent sets and atmosphere. Catch Drummond's big drawing room in the first scene! It's very evocative of an English gentleman's abode. There are really nice matte shots later of an old mansion, and several scenes in realistic looking pubs.The plot is pretty thin, but honestly, the books were the same way. E.E. Clive, who appeared in all seven films with John Howard, is a standout! He brings a wealth of acting experience to the role.Don't look for especially clever plots in these films. Watch them for the fun and the good 1930's atmosphere.

British adventurer John Howard (as Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond) is ready to marry girlfriend Louise Campbell (as Phyllis Clavering), but she is kidnapped. That's very typical in the "Bulldog Drummond" movie series. The abductors, who have a personal connection to Drummond, are in a playful mood. They keep Ms. Campbell alive and send Drummond clues regarding her whereabouts. The clues are received on typewritten notes and heard on gramophone record albums. Most notably joining in the "find Phyllis" game is master-of-disguise detective John Barrymore (as Colonel Nielson). This was the first of three supporting appearances by Mr. Barrymore in the Drummond series. "Bulldog Drummond Comes Back" was the first of seven appearance by Mr. Howard in the leading role. In an unpropitious start, he gets a fine supporting cast. The title refers to Drummond coming back to England, from America.***** Bulldog Drummond Comes Back (1937-09-03) Louis King ~ John Howard, John Barrymore, Reginald Denny, E.E. Clive

Bulldog Drummond Comes Back has remnants of Auther Conan Doyal's sleuth Sherlock Holmes, especially the guises taken on by the Scotland Yard detective, col. Neilson, played by a seemingly reluctant John Barrymore.Unlike Holmes,who is more calm, composed, and introspective,his counterpart sleuth in this film, Captain Drummond is more of a swash buckle-like character who relies heavily on his loyal valet, Tenny for solving clues.What is interesting in this film is when Tenny professes to love Drummond like a son. This could mean that servants deluded themselves as paternalistic guardians of the bourgeoisie, as opposed to subservient labour. In other words the valet was unconscious of the reality of his position which was to provide services at the least expense to the rich and aristocratic bourgeoisie as a means of buttressing the class system, and thus oppressing the proletariat.Moreover Tenny's paternalistic role over Captain Drummond means that the sleuth requires the former's approval for a poem, which he has written as a form of proposal of marriage to Phylis. What this tells the viewer is that positive feelings were difficult to convey for the Brits at the time - and still are to an extent, hitherto. This is especially for Tenny, who is quite derogatory with his remarks on Drummond's poem. Such suppression of feelings has its own implications to the mental well being of British nationals.Because he is part of the idle rich, then Drummond's, sleuthing is just a lark until he settles down to the responsibility of married life with Phylis. As such Phylis, Drummond's fiancé, is meant to be impressed with his Boys'-own adventures; but she no doubt is just after the status that will be gained from accepting a proposal of marriage from such an eligible bachelor. In this respect their marriage, like many is a one of convenience; that is Phyllys will be conforming to social rules, by fulfilling obligations that were expected of women back in 1937 when the film was produced.As for the plot, it's engaging in a light-hearted context, and keeps a good pace. The audience knows full well that Drummond will win the day, but it's how that keeps us glued.The final scenes in a derelict grand house sends out a message in terms of the decline of the then bourgeoisie, thereby reflecting the social changes taking place at the time.Meanwhile Drummond's house is just wonderful with its lead windows, and chintz furniture. The fog, and grainy picture quality lends a nostalgic ambiance to this cosy film.Definitely a film worth watching.