Bulldog Jack (1935): cast, story & where to watch

1935 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1935, Bulldog Jack is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Walter Forde, running about 72 minutes. “REVEALED AT LAST The inside story of the most daring jewel robbery in the history of crime” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. While filling in for injured supersleuth Bulldog Drummond (Atholl Fleming), world-class cricket player Jack Pennington (Jack Hulbert) attempts to foil a criminal mastermind's (Ralph Richardson) impending heist that's targeting a valuable jewel necklace held within the British Museum. This comedic 1930s mystery features daring rescues, intense fistfights and an exciting edge-of-your seat finale aboard a runaway train.

Who’s in it. Bulldog Jack stars Jack Hulbert as Jack Pennington, Fay Wray as Ann Manders, Ralph Richardson as Morelle and Claude Hulbert as Algy Longworth, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bulldog Jack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bulldog Jack page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bulldog Jack tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bulldog Jack (1935)?
In US, Bulldog Jack is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Bulldog Jack worth watching?
Bulldog Jack holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bulldog Jack?
Bulldog Jack stars Jack Hulbert, Fay Wray, Ralph Richardson, Claude Hulbert and Gibb McLaughlin.
When was Bulldog Jack released?
Bulldog Jack was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.