Paramount's "Bulldog Drummond" series got off to a start with 1937's Bulldog Drummond Escapes. Up-and-coming
Ray Milland stars as soldier-of-fortune Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond, who on this occasion comes to the aid of pretty heiress Phyllis Clavering (
Heather Angel). The heroine is being held against her will by scheming "family friend" Merridew (
Porter Hall), who hopes to get his mitts on her inheritance. With the help of his silly friend Algy (
Reginald Denny) and Scotland Yard inspector Nielsen (Sir
Guy Standing), Drummond manages to rescue Phyllis several times -- and, reciprocally, is rescued by her on one occasion. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide