"Bulldog Drummond's Peril" is the first film that makes me think that maybe I should stop watching this series altogether. You'd think a story (with a heavier-than-usual sci-fi quotient) about a formula for creating artificial diamonds that could pass for the real thing would be interesting; some people want to use the formula themselves, others want to destroy it. You'd be wrong: there is nothing remotely interesting about this film. The cast is bland; the sole survivor, as usual, is E.E. Cliver as the butler, with his trademark "I rather like it, sir!" phrase; this time, he even turns into an action hero! His jump from a (speeding) motorcycle to a (speeding) van is the one memorable scene in the movie; the other is the final sword vs. whip fight involving Drummond and one of the villains. Otherwise, this film is strictly for the completists. * out of 4.
Review of Bulldog Drummond's Peril
