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The Scarlet Pimpernel

NR19341h 37mHarold Young
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 90%

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"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.

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Husband Wife RelationshipDouble LifeSecret IdentityFrench RevolutionGuillotineDandyAristocrat18th CenturyTroubled MarriageScarlet Pimpernel

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) 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 stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?

The Scarlet Pimpernel stars 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). The film was directed by Harold Young.

How long is The Scarlet Pimpernel?

The Scarlet Pimpernel has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1934. It is rated NR.

Is The Scarlet Pimpernel worth watching?

The Scarlet Pimpernel holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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