The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)
Match courage with courage... meet cunning with cunning!
18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
Director: Harold Young
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: December 20, 1934
Cast
- Leslie Howard - Sir Percy Blakeney / The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Merle Oberon - Lady Marguerite Blakeney
- Raymond Massey - Chauvelin
- Nigel Bruce - The Prince of Wales
- Bramwell Fletcher - The Priest
- Anthony Bushell - Sir Andrew Ffoulkes
- Joan Gardner - Suzanne de Tournay
- Walter Rilla - Armand St. Just
- Mabel Terry-Lewis - Countess de Tournay
- O.B. Clarence - Count de Tournay
Screenplay
Music: Arthur Benjamin
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Editing: William Hornbeck
Production: London Films Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
French Revolution and the Reign of Terror
Keywords
husband wife relationship, double life, secret identity, french revolution, guillotine, dandy, aristocrat, 18th century, troubled marriage, scarlet pimpernel, reign of terror, fop
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Scarlet Pimpernel about?
- 18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
- Who directed The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel was directed by Harold Young.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel stars Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey, Nigel Bruce, Bramwell Fletcher, Anthony Bushell.
- How long is The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was The Scarlet Pimpernel produced?
- The Scarlet Pimpernel was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Scarlet Pimpernel?
- The themes of The Scarlet Pimpernel include: French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.