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During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society.
During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society.
Aug 24, 2017 · A review of The Scarlet Pimpernel, the 1934 movie starring Leslie Howard and Merle Oberon, based on the novel by Baroness Orczy.
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934, UK) In director Harold Young's film, it told about the double-life of an 18th century aristocrat who disguised himself to save French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror in France.
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a 1982 TV movie based on the Scarlet Pimpernel novels by Baroness Orczy, particularly the first, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and the fourth, Eldorado. It stars Anthony Andrews as Sir Percy, Jane Seymour as Marguerite, and Ian McKellen as Chauvelin.
Nov 9, 1982 · Synopsis by Mike Cummings. Swordplay, secret messages, and the rustle of ballroom finery make this 1982 adaptation of The Scarlet Pimpernel a gala bash. Anthony Andrews heads the cast as English nobleman Sir Percy Blakeney, a conceited but amusing fop in the drawing rooms of British high society.
Brief Synopsis. A British aristocrat's effete facade masks a swashbuckling hero rescuing victims of the French revolution. Cast & Crew. Read More. Harold Young. Director. Leslie Howard. Sir Percy Blakeney [also known as the Scarlet Pimpernel] Merle Oberon. Lady [Marguerite] Blakeney [formerly Marguerite St. Just] Raymond Massey. Chauvelin.
