Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police

Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police

Plot

Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police, released in 1939, is a British thriller film based on the 1935 novel of the same name by Sapper. As Captain Reginald 'Bulldog' Drummond, played by Ralph Richardson, plans to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Joan Selby, in the grand estate of Tadminster Manor owned by Sir Arthur Icarus, a marriage proposal is put on hold as a string of mysterious deaths and gruesome discoveries start unfolding within the estate's walls. Tadminster Manor, it seems, was once a hub of adventure for the great pirate, Sir Henry Drumm, whose descendants built the manor and amassed a staggering wealth. The hidden treasure, believed to be buried within the manor by Sir Henry himself, holds a significant part of Sir Arthur's wealth. The discovery of this secret buried treasure, however, poses a risk to Sir Arthur, and as such, he has made arrangements to keep its presence unknown to all, especially potential thieves and treasure hunters. While Drummond and Selby contemplate getting married, a string of inexplicable deaths and mysterious events start plaguing the estate, casting suspicion among the staff members, who have been working for the manor over generations. Drummond, who by profession is involved with intelligence gathering as a member of the Secret Service, is asked by Selby's brother, who is an official, to investigate these murders and uncover the truth behind them. Investigating at night, Drummond finds himself caught up in an intricate web of deceit, suspicion, and violence as he discovers a hidden crypt at the estate. It was there he found a journal detailing the hidden treasure's location hidden in another section, also detailing the lives of several people who've died to protect it. Further probing by Drummond reveals a dark history that dates back centuries and a deep rooted motive behind the mysterious deaths. As Drummond closes in on the killer, more sinister events unfold as Drummond's own life is now in danger. The stakes are higher, yet with the help of his fellow detectives, Drummond is able to uncover the sinister motive behind the murders and ultimately save himself from being a victim. As Drummond unravels the mystery piece by piece, it becomes clear that the hidden treasure was the key behind the tragic series of events. Drummond is finally able to identify the true murderer behind the gruesome discoveries. Drummond uncovers that the murderer is one of the manor's own staff members who has been driven by greed and obsession for the hidden treasure. It is a gripping conclusion for Drummond as the true culprit behind the deaths is apprehended and the hidden treasure is ultimately revealed. With danger looming to the side and the wedding proposal in sight, the movie takes an interesting turn, with the possibility of Drummond getting hitched with his long-time love finally within reach. Drummond gets married to Joan, marking the end of this enthralling thriller and the start of their beautiful life together.

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