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6.1/10
Senior Film Conservator
A definitive 6.1/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Alias Bulldog Drummond remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
So, you’ve stumbled upon Alias Bulldog Drummond from way back in 1935. Is it worth tracking down today? For sure, if you’re into those delightful, slightly creaky British mysteries from that era. Think clever disguises and villains who aren't really *that* scary. If you like your old films with a bit of a twinkle, you’ll probably have a good time. But if you need everything to move at a TikTok pace or demand ultra-modern jokes, you might find yourself checking your watch. This one’s got a particular flavor.
The setup is pretty neat. Bulldog Drummond, the actual famous detective, gets into a nasty car crash. He’s out of action. Who steps in? His mate, Jack Pennington, played by the very dapper and frequently flustered Jack Hulbert.
Pennington, pretending to be Drummond, immediately bumps into Ann Manders, played by the legendary
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