Ronald Colman
Hugh Drummond
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Synopsis
A former officer bored by civilian life advertises for excitement. A young woman's claim that she is in danger catches his attention and sends him to a country inn. What began as a remedy for boredom becomes an urgent investigation.
Cast
DirectorsF. Richard Jones
Historical context
This was the first sound film featuring H. C. McNeile's Bulldog Drummond. Ronald Colman's performance earned an Academy Award nomination, marking an important early use of his voice on screen.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
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- Ronald Colman — 20th Century-Fox · Public domain
- Claud Allister — Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation · Public domain
- Lawrence Grant — Unknown photographer · Public domain
- Montagu Love — Unknown author · Public domain
