The Scarlet Pimpernel

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The Scarlet Pimpernel

1935,

1h 35m,

Adventure

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10 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

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At the heart of the French Revolution, effete aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney (Leslie Howard) is secretly the Scarlet Pimpernel, leading an underground group dedicated to freeing nobles from the brutal Robespierre. Blakeney plays his part so well that even his own wife, Marguerite (Merle Oberon), doesn't suspect him. Robespierre's agent, Chauvelin (Raymond Massey), learns that Marguerite's brother is one of the Pimpernel's group, and she begins working unknowingly to destroy her own husband.

Forsyth Hardy

Cinema Quarterly

Feb 4, 2021

Were it not for the polished acting, particularly of Leslie Howard, fallow patches, occasionally apparent, would be more plainly revealed; but Howard is studied, resourceful and charming, his timing perfect as always.

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Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy)

Esquire Magazine

Apr 17, 2020

British-made, with Leslie Howard in one of his very best performances as the nobleman who risks his neck...

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Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

Aug 6, 2019

British pictures continue to put their best foot forward.

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Charles Davy

The Spectator

Oct 4, 2018

The acting, too, is an effective blend of easy polish and truculent vigour; and Leslie Howard gives a quite excellent rendering of the Pimpernel, particularly in his scenes with Lady Blakeney.

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MFB Critics

Monthly Film Bulletin

Feb 22, 2017

Those who want a story of romance and adventure will not be disappointed. The Scarlet Pimpernel lives, the life in England and France are convincingly represented, and the suspense is maintained through-out.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Feb 4, 2010

B

Robust as an action packed hero tale and love story.

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Harold Young

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Leslie Howard

Sir Percy Blakeney

Merle Oberon

Lady Blakeney

Raymond Massey

Chauvelin

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The Prince of Wales

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Synopsis

At the heart of the French Revolution, effete aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney (Leslie Howard) is secretly the Scarlet Pimpernel, leading an underground group dedicated to freeing nobles from the brutal Robespierre. Blakeney plays his part so well that even his own wife, Marguerite (Merle Oberon), doesn't suspect him. Robespierre's agent, Chauvelin (Raymond Massey), learns that Marguerite's brother is one of the Pimpernel's group, and she begins working unknowingly to destroy her own husband.

Director: Harold Young
Producer: Alexander Korda
Screenwriter: Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Production Co: London Film Productions
Genre: Adventure
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 25, 2018
Runtime: 1h 35m

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