Programmers of 1938

While I was away I caught three pretty mindless “B” detective movies.  They were all OK for what they were.  For entertainment value, I would give Bulldog Drummond in Africa the edge over the other two — some witty repartee and a very young Anthony Quinn in that one.  Even Boris Karloff could not liven up Mr. Wong, Detective.

 Bulldog Drummond in Africa (1938)
Directed by Louis King
Written by Garnett Weston from a novel by Herman C. McNeile (“Sapper”)
1938/USA
Paramount Pictures

First viewing

[box] Tagline: TRAILING A TRAITOR on DANGEROUS PATHS THROUGH THE DARK CONTINENT! [/box]

Phyllis figures the only way to get Drummond to the altar is by taking away his pants

Trailer

Bulldog Drummond’s Peril  
Directed by James P. Hogan
Written by Stuart Palmer from a novel by Herman C. McNeile (Sapper)
1938/US
Paramount Pictures
First viewing

[box] Phyllis Clavering: And this was supposed to be our wedding day.

Capt. Hugh ‘Bulldog’ Drummond: Oh, I’m sorry, darling, but if there’s a registery office still open…

Col. Neilson: And if there isn’t, you’ll probably break into one![/box]

Another wedding cancelled at the last minute

 

Clip – Credits

Mr. Wong, Detective
Directed by William Nigh
Written by Houston Branch based on a series by Hugh Wiley in Collier’s magazine
1938/USA
Monogram Pictures
First viewing

[box] [first lines] Anton Mohl, aka Baron Von Krantz: You’re going to get killed doing that, one of these days, Lescardi![/box]

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47RZGiOnPrU

Clip – opening