The Scarlet Pimpernel Movie Review 1934

Sir Percy Blakeney (Howard) is a supposed dandy of the English court who assumes the identity of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" in order to outwit the French Republicans and aid innocent aristocrats during the French Revolution. The frustrated French send sinister ambassador Chauvelin (Massey) to discover the rogue's identity and involve Blakeney's French wife, Marguerite (Oberon) in their plot. Classic rendering of Baroness Orczy's novel, full of exploits, 18th century costumes, intrigue, damsels, etc. Produced by Alexander Korda, who fired the initial director, Rowland Brown. Remade twice for TV.

Distribution

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 95 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Period Piece: 18th Century, Historical Drama, Rebel With a Cause, Not-So-True Identity, Swashbucklers, France

Screenplay

Robert Sherwood, Arthur Wimperis, Lajos Biro

Cast

Leslie Howard, Joan Gardner, Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey, Anthony Bushell, Nigel Bruce, Bramwell Fletcher, Walter Rilla, O.B. Clarence, Ernest Milton, Edmund Breon, Melville Cooper, Gibb McLaughlin, Morland Graham, Allan Jeayes

Cinematography

Harold Rosson

Director

Harold Young

Music

Arthur Benjamin

Producer

Alexander Korda, United Artists