13 Lead Soldiers
Originally released in 1948. 13 Lead Soldiers is a crime/mystery film. directed by Frank McDonald. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Conway, John Newland, and Maria Palmer
Synopsis
Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond is called in to solve the murder of a man from whom two lead soldiers were stolen. Drummond learns that the two soldiers were part of a set of thirteen which formed the key to a hidden vault of treasure. Following some clever sleuthing and set-up on Drummond's part, the guilty man is trapped in the vault,which is hidden behind the fireplace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Conway
as Capt. Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond
John Newland
as Algernon 'Algy' Longworth
Maria Palmer
as Estelle Prager, alias Estelle Gorday
Helen Westcott
as Cynthia Stedman
William Stelling
as Phillip Coleman
Terry Kilburn
as Seymour
Gordon Richards
as Police Insp. McIver
Harry Cording
as Edward Vane
John Goldsworthy
as Dr. Ashley Stedman
William Edmunds
as Prager - Antique Dealer (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bernard Small Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 13 Lead Soldiers about?
Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond is called in to solve the murder of a man from whom two lead soldiers were stolen. Drummond learns that the two soldiers were part of a set of thirteen which formed ...
Who directed 13 Lead Soldiers?
13 Lead Soldiers was directed by Frank McDonald.
How long is 13 Lead Soldiers?
13 Lead Soldiers has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was 13 Lead Soldiers released?
13 Lead Soldiers was released on April 30, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 13 Lead Soldiers?
The main cast of 13 Lead Soldiers includes Tom Conway, John Newland, Maria Palmer, Helen Westcott, William Stelling.