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13 Lead Soldiers (1948)

1948-04-30 · 1h 4m · EN
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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.

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Frank McDonaldDirector

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Tom ConwayTom ConwayCapt. Hugh 'Bulldog' DrummondJohn NewlandJohn NewlandAlgernon 'Algy' LongworthMaria PalmerMaria PalmerEstelle Prager, alias Estelle GordayHelen WestcottHelen WestcottCynthia StedmanWilliam StellingWilliam StellingPhillip ColemanTerry KilburnTerry KilburnSeymourGordon RichardsGordon RichardsPolice Insp. McIverHarry CordingHarry CordingEdward VaneJohn GoldsworthyJohn GoldsworthyDr. Ashley StedmanWilliam EdmundsWilliam EdmundsPrager - Antique Dealer (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions about 13 Lead Soldiers

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 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.

How long is 13 Lead Soldiers?

13 Lead Soldiers has a runtime of 64 minutes.