“Bulldog Drummond’s Bride” is a 1939 film directed by James P. Hogan and starring John Howard, Heather Angel, and H.B. Warner. It is based on the character Bulldog Drummond, created by H.C. McNeile.

The film follows the adventures of Captain Hugh “Bulldog” Drummond (John Howard) as he prepares to marry his fiancée, Phyllis Clavering (Heather Angel). However, their plans are interrupted when Phyllis’ father, Colonel Clavering (H.B. Warner), is kidnapped by a group of international criminals who want to use his scientific knowledge to build a powerful weapon.

Drummond and his friend Algy (Reginald Denny) set out to rescue Colonel Clavering, but they soon discover that the plot is more complicated than they first thought. They are aided in their quest by Phyllis, as well as a group of eccentric characters, including a former safecracker named “The Mouse” (E.E. Clive) and a bumbling police inspector named Tredwell (Franklin Pangborn).

As they delve deeper into the criminal underworld, Drummond and his team face a series of obstacles, including a dangerous femme fatale named Mrs. Mercer (Zeffie Tilbury) and a sinister mastermind known only as “The Black Widow”. In the end, they must race against time to prevent the villains from using their weapon to launch a devastating attack on London.

“Bulldog Drummond’s Bride” is a fast-paced adventure film with a mix of humor, suspense, and action. It is notable for its stylish art deco sets and its memorable performances by the ensemble cast.

Directors:
James P. Hogan

Writer:
Stuart Palmer, Garnett Weston, Herman C. McNeile

Stars:
John Howard, Heather Angel, H.B. Warner

“Beat the Devil” is a 1954 adventure-comedy film directed by John Huston and written by Huston and Truman Capote. The film stars Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida, and Peter Lorre.

The story follows a group of international adventurers who gather in a small Italian coastal town while waiting for a ship to take them to East Africa. Among the group are Billy Dannreuther (Bogart) and his wife Maria (Jones), a British couple (Edward Underdown and Ivor Barnard), a German (Peter Lorre), and a beautiful Italian woman (Gina Lollobrigida).

The group is approached by a mysterious stranger named Peterson (Robert Morley), who offers them a chance to invest in a uranium mine in Africa. The group agrees to the offer, but soon realizes that Peterson is not what he seems and that they are caught up in a dangerous game of deception and betrayal.

As they wait for their ship to arrive, the group becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures, including car chases, plane crashes, and encounters with dangerous criminals. Along the way, they must outwit Peterson and his henchmen, who are determined to get their hands on the uranium mine.

In the end, the group manages to foil Peterson’s plans and escape with their lives. However, they soon discover that the uranium mine was a hoax, and they have been duped out of their money. Despite this setback, the group remains optimistic and looks forward to their next adventure.

“Beat the Devil” is a witty and entertaining film that satirizes the conventions of the adventure genre. It is also notable for its impressive cast and for being one of the first films to use an improvised script.

Directors:
John Huston

Writer:
Claud Cockburn, Truman Capote, John Huston

Stars:
Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida

“Paradise Express” is a 1937 American film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Grant Withers and Dorothy Appleby. The movie is a classic B-Western that tells the story of a group of lawmen and outlaws who board a train to transport a notorious criminal to trial. The train becomes the stage for a showdown between the two groups, as they battle to gain control of the prisoner.

The film opens with a robbery, where a band of outlaws led by Trigger Magee (played by Charles Middleton) steals a valuable shipment of gold. The lawmen are hot on their heels and manage to capture Trigger, but they must transport him across the country by train to stand trial. The train is the Paradise Express, and it is filled with a colorful cast of characters, including a newspaper reporter named Steve (played by Grant Withers) and a young woman named Mary (played by Dorothy Appleby).

As the train makes its way across the country, Trigger’s gang attempts to free him by any means necessary, leading to a series of action-packed and suspenseful scenes. Along the way, Steve and Mary fall in love, and Steve finds himself torn between his duty to the law and his feelings for Mary.

Eventually, Trigger’s gang manages to derail the train, and a dramatic shootout ensues. In the end, Trigger is killed, and Steve and Mary are left to continue their romance.

“Paradise Express” is a classic example of the B-Western genre, with its fast-paced action, dramatic confrontations, and colorful characters. It was a popular film at the time of its release and has since become a favorite among fans of classic Westerns.

Directors:
Joseph Kane

Writer:
Jack Natteford, Betty Burbridge, Allan Vaughan Elston

Stars:
Grant Withers, Dorothy Appleby, Arthur Hoyt